Family Law
How Does Spousal Maintenance Work in England and Wales?
Spousal maintenance is a regular payment made by one former spouse to the other following divorce. It is not automatic, and courts in England and Wales now lean towards achieving ...
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What Is the Section 25 Exercise and How Does a Judge Decide Finances?
When a family court judge decides how to divide the finances in a divorce, they do not apply a fixed formula. Instead, ...
Family Law
What Happens to the Family Home When You Divorce?
For most divorcing couples, the family home is the most valuable asset and the one that generates the most anxiety. ...
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What counts as matrimonial and non-matrimonial assets in a divorce settlement
Not all assets are treated equally in a divorce. One of the most important distinctions in financial remedy proceedings ...
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What is a consent order in divorce and how does it work
If you and your spouse have reached an agreement about how to divide your finances on divorce, that agreement is not ...
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What is Form E financial disclosure and how does it work
Form E is one of the most important documents in any divorce involving a financial dispute. It is the standard ...
Divorce
How are pensions divided in divorce in England
Pensions are often one of the most significant financial assets in a divorce, and one of the most frequently ...
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Hiring a barrister directly without a solicitorWhat is Direct Access and can I instruct a barrister without a solicitor?
Most people do not know they can hire a barrister directly. This guide explains what Direct Access is and when it makes sense to use it.
Barrister vs solicitor: what is the difference and when do you need each?
They are both qualified lawyers but they do different things. This guide breaks down the distinction in plain English.
How much does a barrister cost and how are fees calculated?
Pricing is the most common question we receive. This guide gives honest, indicative cost ranges by case type and hearing.