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Family Law - Divorce and Separation - Financial matters

Helping you sort out the family finances when you divorce or separate

Going through a divorce or separation is emotionally difficult, but the related problem of dividing shared assets and finding solutions to ongoing financial issues like child maintenance or pensions can lead to bitter disputes.

 

Sorting out financial issues in an amicable way, through discussion and negotiation with your ex-spouse will allow you to have a say in how these matters will be resolved. Our family law specialists deal with divorce and separation on a daily basis and can help you to negotiate from an informed position. With years of experience helping clients reach amicable solutions to financial issues during and after divorce and separation, we can support and advise you through the process.

 

Where possible, we will help you to reach an agreement with your ex-spouse, without the intervention of the Courts. Of course, should you ultimately need to ask the Courts for a financial order, our family solicitors will be there to guide you through the process. From explaining how the law applies to your specific situation and advising on how the court will proceed, through to supporting you in your communications with the court.

 

Is sorting out the financial matters handled separate from the divorce itself?

In English law there are three processes involved in divorce: firstly, the divorce itself (dissolving the marriage); secondly, any matters which affect children of the marriage (if there are any); and thirdly the resolution of financial issues. In the eyes of the law, the divorce itself is the central issue and financial matters are 'ancillary' (in other words, secondary or supplementary) to the divorce itself.

 

In reality, of course, financial matters are very central to the process of relationship breakdown. In fact, it is the question of resolving the finances which is likely to provoke the most bitter and drawn-out disputes, particularly if there are significant assets to be agreed upon. However, many couples are able to resolve their financial issues between themselves in an amicable way.

 

At Switalskis Solicitors we encourage our family law clients to take a non-confrontational approach to financial matters wherever possible. This way, the process is less painful and difficult, and also less costly.

 

If you would like more information and advice from one of our family law specialists, contact our team at your local branch to arrange your free half hour consultation.

 

You can also find out more about financial matters in our frequently asked questions section.