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There is a common misconception that if you divorce then the split of family assets will always be 50:50. That isn’t always correct. You may get more; or you may get less. A family solicitor can advise you on your divorce rights and help you negotiate the most suitable financial settlement for your circumstances.

In a divorce financial settlement, the family assets should be shared fairly. If your partner sells assets before your divorce and the resolution of your financial claims this may reduce the amount of your financial award.

When a relationship breaks down it can be a challenging time, especially if there are parenting arrangements and finances to resolve. Some separating couples are keen to skip mediation and go straight to court to resolve matters.

Our divorce lawyers have specialist experience in helping couples to navigate the complexities of divorce, including negotiating financial settlements to secure a fair split of any assets. There are penalties for hiding assets in a divorce and both parties should fully disclose all of their assets and financial circumstances to each other.

Whilst many divorce settlements can be resolved amicably, some can be more challenging, particularly when it comes to the financial disclosure needed to reach a financial settlement.

After years of campaigning by family lawyers, we today finally welcome the arrival of no-fault divorce in England and Wales.

For most people, sorting out their finances can be one of the most challenging elements of a divorce. However, by not taking the right steps to protect your finances and pensions, you could be put at a financial disadvantage.

Ending a civil partnership is always a difficult decision to make and consideration will need to be given to how each party can begin to move forward with their lives.

In financial mediation, we will make sure details of finances are obtained and supported with documentation so that all the discussions can take place with the full facts.