Family Law Blog : Finances
Comment on divorce & family law
By Andrew Woolley, on Wednesday July 29, 2015 at 1:22 pm
The most recent ONS data on marriage and divorce revealed a fact as divorce lawyers we are all too aware of – divorce is on the up, and the increase is being driven by a rise in divorce amongst older people. Whilst the increase in overall divorce rates might be…
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By Claudette Jaggard-Inglis, on Wednesday June 17, 2015 at 1:00 pm
There appears to be more and more people dealing with their own divorce without first seeking advice from a family lawyer. A 2013 YouGov survey showed that 26% of people involved in divorce had taken the DIY route, with younger people and those in London far more likely to take…
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By Karen Agnew-Griffith, on Wednesday June 10, 2015 at 2:10 pm
On 11th May 2015 The Supreme Court allowed the latest appeal in the case of Wyatt v Vince. The case hit the headlines as it allows the wife to make a financial claim against her, now wealthy husband, 18 years after they divorced. “So what?” I hear you say. What…
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By Richard England, on Wednesday May 13, 2015 at 2:31 pm
As a divorce solicitor I speak daily to people who have already or are about to separate. For the vast majority their anxieties rest around their financial position. They want to get everything sorted financially and the last thing they want to discuss or even think about is taking what…
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By Ian Giddings, on Wednesday April 8, 2015 at 1:54 pm
Gordon Gecko said in the film Wall Street “The point is, ladies and gentleman, that greed – for lack of a better word – is good.” I’m not sure I agree wholeheartedly with that sentiment but it does make me think about my role as a family law solicitor and…
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By Davina Warrington, on Wednesday March 25, 2015 at 2:00 pm
Agreeing the content of a divorce settlement can often be a challenge and it’s our job as family law solicitors to make sure that our clients come to a financial agreement that serves their interests and is agreed by the other party. To do this it’s important to have full…
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By Abby Smith, on Thursday March 12, 2015 at 1:30 pm
Divorce does not bring an end to any financial claims between a married couple – as has been amply demonstrated in the recently reported case of Vince v Wyatt. As family lawyers we speak almost daily to clients who believe that “divorce proceedings” means bringing an end to a marriage,…
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By Kate Butler, on Friday February 27, 2015 at 11:09 am
The papers have been full of commentary on the family case heard by the Court of Appeal recently, in which Tracey Wright, the ex wife of a highly paid horse surgeon, was told very firmly that rather than expecting to receive substantial on-going maintenance from her former husband she should…
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By Catherine Edmondson, on Wednesday January 14, 2015 at 2:37 pm
When it comes to divorce settlement hearings the role of the judge might come as a surprise to some. Their job, first and foremost, is to help people reach an agreement. Only if the parties are intransigent will they actually make a judgement. This was brought home when I recently…
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By Andrew Woolley, on Wednesday November 26, 2014 at 9:32 am
There is all sorts of advice bandied around for those embarking on a divorce but what is the key thing divorce lawyers would say if they were asked for advice by a friend? Divorce Advice to a Friend – Video Decent divorce advice can be hard to come by. Divorce…
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By Luci Larkin, on Wednesday October 22, 2014 at 2:30 pm
A High Court judge has warned against having a relationship while still fighting over the matrimonial money. Does his ruling signal a new approach by the courts? In a written ruling, Mr Justice Mostyn said dating before divorce was a “fly in the ointment” for family court judges asked to…
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By Richard England, on Wednesday October 15, 2014 at 2:00 pm
If one party in divorce proceedings feels they need financial support from the other, even before a full financial claim is settled or the divorce decree obtained it is possible to make an application to the court for something called ‘Maintenance Pending Suit.’ As this is quite a complicated legal…
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