We have extensive experience in helping clients to navigate this complex area of law to reach sensible agreements. Rights between cohabiting couples are limited because cohabiting couples are not afforded the same legal rights as married couples when the relationship breaks down. The enforcement of orders – including domestic financial orders, the enforcement of foreign financial orders in this jurisdiction and the enforcement of an English court order abroad.įinancial arrangements between couples who live together but who are not married.The impact of bankruptcy proceedings on the division of assets.Claims for financial provision against the estate of a deceased spouse or former spouse under the Inheritance (Provision for Family and Dependants) Act 1975.Emergency applications – such as applications for a freezing injunction to prevent the disposal of assets.International aspects – including financial provision following an overseas divorce, offshore trusts, foreign pensions and property held abroad.We can advise you on the legal principles that govern the division of assets on divorce and help you to secure a fair settlement. They include orders for maintenance (periodical payments), lump sum payments, transfer of assets (including the family home for example) and orders relating to pensions. There are a number of financial orders which a judge can make on a divorce and these generally form the basis for an agreement between the parties. Our advice on financial matters includes:įinancial arrangements on divorce and the division of assets They can provide support, guidance and expert advice on any financial settlement.
Where particular expertise is required, we have excellent relationships with other specialists including accountants, tax advisers, IFAs, mortgage brokers and actuaries. Many of our cases also involve complex financial structures, business assets, trusts, and overseas pension arrangements. Many of our cases have international aspects and we have developed close relationships with first-rate family lawyers around the world when we require advice regarding the laws of another jurisdiction.
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We offer exceptional legal expertise across the full range of financial matters that may arise on a relationship breakdown.
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