Divorce And Separation

Who gets the car in a financial settlement following divorce can be a very contentious issue between husband and wife. Whilst to some a car is just a car, to others who gets the car is a significant concern.

If you cannot agree on whether your children should live with you or the contact arrangements after your separation or divorce, then you or your ex-partner will need to apply to the court for a child arrangements order.

If you are in a new relationship but have not obtained a divorce financial settlement from your former spouse it can be worrying to think that your new partner’s financial circumstances and assets could get dragged into your divorce.

It is understandable to assume there are financial settlement time limits to bring a financial claim because there are time limits to start civil proceedings. However, technically there are no time limits; you can get married and divorced in your twenties and then (provided you have not remarried in the meantime) start financial settlement proceedings when you are in your sixties.

Worrying about who will get the house in a divorce is a natural concern when you are thinking about separation. We recommend that you speak to a family law solicitor to discuss your circumstances, divorce and what may happen during any financial settlement.

When seeking a divorce, it is important to be aware that once the divorce has been finalised, it is still possible for financial claims to be made against you in the future by your former spouse.

In certain situations, it can seem unlikely, but it is possible to achieve a divorce that is amicable. Our family law solicitors can help you obtain a no-fault divorce, negotiate child arrangements and a financial settlement.

As Mother’s Day approaches, separating couples are encouraged to avoid costly and lengthy courtroom conflict by using family mediation as an alternative dispute resolution method.

An occupation order is a type of court order that gives you or your ex-partner the right to live in the family home, or part of it, and potentially excludes your ex-partner from all or a section of the property. An occupation order does not settle your long-term financial settlement claims or determine your property rights, but it does give temporary housing support.