When a financial settlement is made between a couple that is divorcing they are based on the ‘reasonable needs’ of the parties involved. Their assets are shared out ‘fairly’ so that both individuals can cope financially as they set up their new lives. If, for example, the wife has no income or is earning far
Month: February 2016
What happens if you want to relocate after a divorce?
Due to the nature of worldwide travel and relationships it is a common occurrence that when a relationship breakdown occurs and a family is split up, that one or other of the couple may wish to relocate, either overseas or within the UK in order to be closer to their family and friend support network
Is it too late to divorce?
Many couples find themselves later into their life and suddenly thinking ‘is this it?’, ‘is this what my married life was supposed to look like now?’ Partly because people are living more active lives to a much later age, and partly because there is less stigma about living life as a single person at any
Why a divorce lawyer may not be able to represent you
When going through a divorce or separation you may have decided that you want a particular divorce lawyer to act on your behalf. There are however, some reasons why a divorce lawyer may not be able to represent you. This comes down to the concept of ‘conflict’. A ‘conflict’ covers situations where it is inappropriate
How to choose your divorce lawyer
When you are going through a relationship breakdown you may wonder just how to choose your divorce lawyer to represent you in the best way possible. Here are our top tips to ensure you find a great lawyer, especially if you have never had to look before. Ask your friends and family for their recommendations,
