Marriage breakdowns are traumatic enough without the difficulties of dealing with the financial issues. This can be complex and it is advisable to seek expert legal advice regarding any potential claims.
Our specialist Family Solicitors are experienced in providing financial advice from modest to high value assets and from straight forward to complex matters. We shall support you throughout the process. We always adopt a conciliatory approach to avoid conflict and minimise costs, in the hope of achieving an amicable settlement as swiftly as possible. If this cannot be achieved, then we shall provide robust and effective assistance throughout the Court process.
We will consider you and your family's financial resources and needs, to include potential claims for housing needs, lump sum orders, maintenance and pension, and also advise you regarding the factors that the Court will consider when dealing with financial claims and confirm which are relevant to your circumstances.
When dealing with a divorce, you should also deal with the financial claims, even if there are no assets. It is possible to obtain an order dismissing any future financial claims, thus protecting your future.
We shall advise you of all your options for negotiating an appropriate settlement for your individual circumstances and in relation to the litigation process as appropriate.
For family matters, please Contact Us in order to discuss how we can help you.
Protection from future financial claims:
The Supreme Court permitted a Wife to pursue her financial claim for £1.9 million against her Husband over 20 years after the divorce proceedings. They had little money during the marriage and at the time of the divorce. The Husband went on to become a multimillionaire, by founding the wind turbine power company, Ecotricity.[Vince v Wyatt 2015] Seek legal advice to dismiss any future financial claims, even if there are no assets.
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