Our solicitors have experience acting for clients from many different financial backgrounds and we can deal with any financial issues that arise within divorce proceedings.
Do I have to reach a financial settlement?
It is not necessary to reach an agreement though if you do not reach one, it is possible your spouse or partner could attempt to make a financial claim against you in the future.
How do you resolve financial matters?
It is extremely important to resolve financial matters as part of a divorce. We will support you to negotiate a financial settlement with your husband, wife, or civil partner. If this is possible the terms of the agreement will be incorporated into a written Financial Court Order which becomes binding on both parties. This can include a Clean Break Order.
What happens if we can’t reach an agreement?
In circumstances where there is not an agreement for a financial settlement, our family solicitor will suggest mediation to help you establish an agreement. If this doesn’t lead to a financial settlement being agreed on, we can make a financial application and represent you in Court.
What is a Financial application?
An application to the court will put a settlement in place, they do this by assessing factors such as:
• Both of your ages, circumstances and the children of the family
• Assets of the marriage
• Needs of the parties
The court will always put the interests of any children first when deciding on a financial settlement.
How can we help you start the process?
Speak to one of our family solicitors regarding a divorce financial settlement call us on 0161 798 9000.