Often, separating couples have difficulty in agreeing financial settlements that are mutually beneficial for both of them. Our solicitors and mediators will be able to explain the processes in an accessible way, and will advise and act on your interests, whether this be in or out of court. We know how important it is for our clients to feel heard, and that they achieve a fair outcome, and we pride ourselves on our obligation to this.
When people get divorced they usually need to decide how their finances will be divided between them. People are free to decide themselves what is fair (within reason), but people often rely on legal principles to guide them (ultimately if people cannot decide, either of them has the option to
A consent order reflects the terms of a financial agreement which has been reached between parties during a divorce. Once it has been approved by a judge it becomes legally binding. It could be an agreement parties have reached between themselves, or in mediation, or through solicitor negotiations. Why is
This lunchtime a further rate increase in the interest rates was announced by the Bank of England taking rates to 5 %, the highest they have been in 15 years since 2008. For anyone with a mortgage this is a worrying time, especially if your mortgage rate is variable or
In Matrimonial Finances when proceedings are issued, there are typically three potential hearings, the second of which is known as the Financial Dispute Resolution Hearing the “FDR”, which is an opportunity for the parties to set out their financial position to the Court, and the Judge to give his or
The last 8 weeks has left us all feeling shocked, anxious and scared at times, with every one of our lives being severely impacted by the government restrictions, the fear of the infection, home education and for many, the financial anxieties and the general uncertainty which this situation has left
If you purchase your property with your partner there are two ways you can own the property. It is important that you know and understand the differences, as the type of ownership affects what you can do with the property if your relationship with the joint owner breaks down or