What’s mine is yours, but don’t touch my pension
One of the most difficult and contested matters to deal with on divorce is often the issue of pensions. As a family solicitor, I often get asked questions such as “is my wife entitled to half my pension if we divorce?” or “How do you split pensions in a divorce?”. The...
How are Business Assets Treated on Divorce?
When a couple separate all assets must be disclosed and this includes any interest either party has in a business. The business interest could be shares in a limited company, an interest in a partnership or LLP, or it may be a sole trader. It is not only the value of...
Divorce with an International Element
With the ever-increasing job opportunities outside of the UK, and the lure of better weather and lifestyle elsewhere in places such as Dubai, the question of how assets are treated upon divorce has become a growing issue. Cases in which a separated couple have a...
What are the dangers of DIY Divorce?
The introduction of no-fault divorce has led to a continued rise of DIY divorces where no input is provided from solicitors. Since April 2018 parties have been able to apply online for a divorce without using a solicitor to oversee the process. If both parties agree...