Financial settlements on divorce or separation

The financial and practical issues which arise on divorce can often seem difficult and overwhelming, especially in complex, high value or international cases. Our leading team of family lawyers has extensive experience of providing clients with effective solutions and dealing with the financial consequences of divorce.

We provide clear, focused and pragmatic advice on the strategy and conduct of financial remedy proceedings from our offices in London, Oxford, Reading and Guildford. When dealing with financial issues our starting point is effective negotiation - resolving differences practically and efficiently in a child-centred manner. We also offer alternatives to court proceedings, including arbitration, mediation and collaborative law.

In England, the court, in exercising its discretionary jurisdiction, has the ultimate objective of achieving an outcome which is “fair” in all the circumstances of the case. In some cases, fairness will lead to the equal division of the family assets. Expert advice may be necessary in relation to assets which were acquired prior to the marriage, inherited wealth and trusts. Depending upon the circumstances of the case, such interests may not be taken into account on divorce. Similar considerations apply to family businesses and pensions. These can sometimes be protected by pre- or post-nuptial agreements.

Expert advice is also necessary in relation to the duration and quantum of spousal maintenance, for which there is no formula or percentage-based approach.

We offer an online system that can help our clients to understand their legal position, prepare for their first meeting, and provide us with the information required to maximise the value we can deliver. We invite you to get started online.