A Mesher order is a court order that deals with the family home after a divorce. It is essentially an order for a deferred sale, with the property remaining in the couple’s joint names until a trigger event occurs. It takes its name from Mesher v Mesher and another [1980]…
Some FAQs for this blog post Get advice Dealing with divorce proceedings The legal process of securing a divorce can seem daunting. Even small mistakes can hold up your divorce or end up costing you extra, so it is sensible to seek expert divorce advice to make sure your divorce…
The length of your marriage will have an impact on your divorce settlement. Generally speaking, the longer you are married, the more likely it is that your settlement will be closer to an equal division of your assets. What length does not do is set a formula, and no number…
Separating from your husband or wife is likely to change your immediate living arrangements, but it changes your legal position far less than most people expect. If you separate without divorcing, you are still married, and nothing about who owns what is settled. That cuts both ways: you do not…
One of the most unsettling questions after a divorce is whether it is really over financially, or whether your ex could come back years later and claim a share of what you have built since: a new house, savings, or assets you have acquired on your own. In England and…
A pension is often one of the most valuable assets a couple owns, sometimes the most valuable, yet it is one that many people often overlook when they divorce. A pension sharing order is the main legal tool for dividing that asset fairly. This guide explains what a pension sharing…
When a family court makes an order during divorce or separation, many people assume the terms are permanent. However, some court orders, particularly those relating to children, can sometimes be adjusted without going back to court if both parties agree to the new arrangements. In these situations, parents may decide…
A financial settlement is expected to provide a clean financial break, but what happens if the outcome does not feel right, or new information comes to light? Many people ask if a financial settlement in a divorce can be reopened, especially where there are concerns about fairness, hidden assets, or…
Divorce is rarely just an emotional process. It is also one of the most significant financial events many people will face in their lifetime, and for some, the single biggest financial turning point they will ever experience. Over the past 37 years practising as a family solicitor in England and…
In brief When you split up and own a house together, your legal rights depend heavily on whether you are married or unmarried. Married couples both have a legal right to remain in the family home and the court has wide powers to divide property fairly under the Matrimonial Causes…
In brief Preparing for divorce is about more than paperwork, it means looking after your emotional wellbeing, understanding your financial position, and learning how the legal process works before you take the first formal step. This guide walks you through a practical checklist for divorce preparation in the UK, covering…
In brief A clean break order is a type of financial court order that permanently severs all financial ties between former spouses after divorce. Once approved by a judge, neither party can make any further financial claims against the other – no matter how their circumstances change in the future….
