Family Law Blog : Finances
Comment on divorce & family law
By Judith Buckland, on Wednesday June 25, 2025 at 9:38 am
Mediation is a method of dispute resolution sometimes used during the divorce process. Mediators focus on resolving family disagreements and can help provide a means of communication between you and your spouse. A mediator can help you to reach an agreement about issues such as childcare and the division of…
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By Kate Brooks, on Tuesday June 17, 2025 at 1:36 pm
One of the most frequently asked questions during divorce proceedings in the UK is, “Who pays for the divorce?” As of April 2025, the standard divorce application fee is £612, and it is typically paid by the person who initiates the divorce, known as the applicant. However, if you’re filing…
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By Kate Butler, on Wednesday June 11, 2025 at 11:18 am
A divorce not only involves the dissolution of a marriage; there is also the question of how assets such as property will be divided. Who will get the house if you divorce? How will the proceeds from selling the house be divided? How does the court decide how a house…
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By Davina Warrington, on Thursday April 10, 2025 at 1:28 pm
When a marriage comes to an end, one of the biggest decisions you’ll face is how to proceed with the separation. Separating couples are expected to explore mediation or other non-court dispute resolution methods before initiating court proceedings. Even if litigation becomes necessary, it is still encouraged to seek agreement…
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By Michelle Brammer, on Thursday November 7, 2024 at 2:14 pm
Dealing with pensions in divorce can be challenging. Where one spouse has greater pension wealth than the other, deciding how to deal fairly with that asset can be complicated, both practically and emotionally. The person who has built up the pension over many years may, understandably, feel strongly that it…
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By Catherine Edmondson, on Wednesday August 21, 2024 at 11:27 am
Navigating the end of a marriage is challenging and making sure you resolve financial issues is essential. A clean break order is designed to sever the financial ties between you and your ex-spouse, allowing both parties to move forward independently. But what happens if your ex refuses to sign the…
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By Abby Smith, on Wednesday July 17, 2024 at 2:40 pm
If you are separating from your spouse, you may have several questions concerning your entitlements moving forward. Separation is a major decision, so it is understandable that you will want to consider what sort of impact it will have on your current position and any future arrangements you would like…
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By Ian Giddings, on Friday May 31, 2024 at 2:39 pm
Spousal maintenance refers to an amount of money that is paid from one spouse to another during divorce. The payment is made from the spouse with the higher income to support the spouse with the lower income. Whilst spousal maintenance is not always payable, it will be ordered by the…
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By Gemma Scourfield, on Thursday May 30, 2024 at 11:42 am
Following a divorce, it may be appropriate for the party with the higher income to make regular maintenance payments so that their former partner is able to meet their ongoing living costs. This is known as spousal maintenance. There are various types of spousal maintenance which can be implemented, one…
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By Kate Butler, on Tuesday April 30, 2024 at 11:39 am
When you get divorced, the financial commitments you and your ex-partner have towards one another are not automatically severed. If you do not have a financial order which includes a clean break clause, your former partner could potentially have rights to property after divorce, even if you make a purchase…
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By Karen Willis, on Friday April 19, 2024 at 3:19 pm
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 divorce settlement will be closer to an equal division of your assets. However, it is also important to keep in mind that the…
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By Abby Smith, on Tuesday April 16, 2024 at 10:52 am
Understanding your financial responsibilities during a separation is incredibly important. Given the significant change in circumstances that a divorce can represent, there can often be some confusion concerning who is obligated to pay for household bills until the divorce is confirmed. While a divorce application is ongoing, typical household bills,…
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