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Our divorce solicitors are experts in the financial matters surrounding divorce.
SOLVING PERSONAL LEGAL MATTERS
Arranging financial matters in a divorce or civil partnership dissolution is often one of the most stressful aspects as you worry about the future while dealing with the breakdown of your relationship. At Forbes Solicitors, our team of divorce and family lawyers are experts in the financial matters surrounding divorce and will work to alleviate some of the stress by getting you the best possible settlement to keep your future - and that of any children - secure.
It is wise to acquire a court order in order to secure yourself against a future claim for financial support from your spouse. Unless a legally binding agreement is in place, you or your spouse could make a claim even years down the line. This means that even if you reach an agreement with your spouse through mediation (or even just by yourselves) you should have a solicitor look at it to advise you of the financial implications and to convert it into an order that is enforceable by the courts. This protects you should your former spouse renege on agreements at a later date and/or make a future financial claim.
When assessing how these assets should be divided and/or distributed fairly, the court will take into account several factors, the most important of which is the welfare of any children under 18. The other factors include:
On taking all of the above factors into account, the court will come up with what it sees as the fairest settlement, which will not necessarily be a 50/50 split. This could be a 'one off' payment of capital, a periodic (usually monthly) maintenance payment or a combination of the two. The court can even make an interim maintenance order so that you are supported financially until a permanent settlement is reached.
The court would be unlikely to take into account the behaviour of either party as its role is not to judge or punish. Behaviour would only be examined in extreme circumstances such as, for instance, a case where one partner injured the other and so reduced their earning capacity.
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