The Family Law team at Fraser Dawbarns have recently concluded a £2m divorce settlement where the assets comprised property, savings and investments and a final salary pension, and which necessitated the instruction of a pension expert to advise on sharing funds. Happily, the settlement was negotiated amicably, without the need to attempt arbitration or commence […]
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A great many people now have a pension, whether it be personal or occupational, and ensuring that they are treated properly when a couple divorce is vital. Fortunately, long gone are the days when divorce lawyers took a very broad-brush approach, often with the wife retaining the house while the husband retained the pension. This […]
Due to factors such as time and cost, it may sometimes seem easier and cheaper for separated couples to ‘do your own divorce.’ However, there can be pitfalls for the unwary. This case study shows why. A couple’s marriage had lasted for over ten years before they separated. They lived in a Housing Association property, each […]
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As a good employer, you will always have your team’s wellbeing in mind. This can, and should, extend to being supportive whenever you realise that someone is going through a family break up. So, what can you do in practical terms? The most important thing is usually to be flexible where possible. Legally, employees have […]
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Parties going through a divorce and trying to reach agreement about financial matters are often upset and angry and feel that they have been ‘wronged’ by the other. This can result in wanting to be compensated or to see the other punished. They may therefore be surprised or frustrated to learn that, generally, how someone […]
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Yes! Your ex-spouse could come after your savings and pension! More and more couples are now informally separating, and later starting their own divorce cases online, without solicitors. The new ‘no fault’ system online has made it easier to progress a divorce, but many spouses do not realise that the financial claims – dealing […]
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Separation and divorce are said to be amongst the most stressful life experiences one can go through. Alongside the emotional impact, there are a lot of significant issues that need to be considered, such as what is going to happen to the family home, and where the children are going to live. In these circumstances, […]
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“If we have both agreed to ‘fairly’ split the house 50/50 upon divorce, then why do we need to pay for a solicitor?” Rebecca Woodley, family law specialist at Fraser Dawbarns discusses a divorce case where the wife ended up being significantly worse off than the husband because they both did not seek legal advice […]
Divorce laws have had their first overhaul in over 50 years. The Divorce, Dissolution and Separation Act 2020 is now in force introducing no-fault divorces for the first time in England and Wales. This has been created with the aim of decreasing conflict at an often stressful and difficult time. This means that there is […]
Going through a Divorce and trying to negotiate a financial settlement can be a very stressful time, but if grandparents are also living in the family home, or in an annexe, this can add another layer of complexity and emotion. With the growing need for childcare, and elderly parents needing more support but wishing to […]
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