When a relationship ends and there are significant financial assets involved, a business, multiple properties, a substantial pension, investments, many people assume they have no choice but to instruct solicitors and, if necessary, go to court. That assumption is understandable, but it is often wrong. In short, family mediation can be suitable for complex financial […]
If you are going through a separation and have started researching your options, you may already have spoken to a solicitor, or at least considered it. Solicitors have an important role to play in many separations, particularly when legal advice or formal agreements are needed. However, a growing number of couples are choosing to start
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If you qualify for Legal Aid for family mediation, it can cover your MIAM, your mediation sessions and certain related work, such as paperwork and financial disclosure. If only one person qualifies, the other person’s MIAM and first joint mediation session may also be covered. What Legal Aid Covers for You If you qualify for
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If you’re going through a separation or divorce, one of the most challenging aspects to deal with is how to split your finances fairly. Whether it’s deciding who gets the house, how to share savings or what to do about joint debts, financial disputes can easily escalate into stressful situations. Family mediation offers a structured,
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When navigating a divorce in the UK, a common concern is how financial matters are settled, particularly the impact of a new partner. Many people wonder how a new partner’s income affects a divorce financial settlement. This article clarifies those concerns, focusing on Section 25 of the Matrimonial Causes Act 1973 and providing practical advice
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What is a Deed of Separation? A Deed of Separation is a formal agreement between a couple that outlines how they will manage their financial responsibilities, property and, if applicable, child arrangements while living separately. It typically covers: Division of assets and finances: How savings, investments, property, debts etc will be split. Living arrangements: Who
Unlike married couples, unmarried or cohabiting partners don’t have the same automatic legal rights and protections, especially when it comes to separating finances. This can have significant implications in the event of separation, so it’s important to be aware of your legal standing. According to the Office for National Statistics (ONS), marriage rates in England
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If you’ve been married or in a civil partnership, you’ll be asked to gather together all of your financial information. Decisions regarding financial arrangements can only be made once there has been full and frank financial disclosure of all information. This includes information about any pensions you have, including any that have been accrued both
AdviceNow provide this guide for people who want to sort out their finances themselves when they get divorced. Perhaps because they don’t want to have to go to court or are worried about how much it will cost if they get a lawyer to do it for them. Most people in this situation don’t know what
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