We are separating – do I have to move out?
Separating after a relationship breaks down is an emotional time in anyone’s life and the issue of whether to leave the family home throws up lots of questions. …
The Case For No Fault Divorce
There is a growing consensus among many family law specialists that couples should be allowed to divorce without having to apportion blame to one party. Under the current law enacted in 1973, unless couples have been separated for two years, it’s necessary under the current system to cite unreasonable behaviour or adultery for the marital ...
How divorce affects the family business
A family business will differ significantly from the treatment of other assets that are valued and shared during a divorce settlement. The business often provides the family with a certain standard of living and the business and financial security of both spouses can be put at risk if matters are not handled in the right ...
How much is a stay-at-home parent’s contribution worth?
When it comes to deciding how wealth will be split in a divorce settlement, the law is quite clear that there must be no discrimination between breadwinner and a stay-at-home parent. …
Is Everything Always Split 50/50 in Divorce?
Is everything always split 50/50 in divorce? This is possibly one of the most common questions and biggest divorce myths we hear. In reality, there is no set formula when it comes to splitting assets in divorce. …
Harrogate Family Law Praised by Legal 500
Harrogate Family Law has been praised for its approach and expertise in the latest edition of Legal 500, published today. …
How Pension Reforms Affect Divorce
The pension reforms which came in in April 2016 enabling pensioners to cash in their pensions can have a significant impact on couples who opt to divorce later in life. …
Don’t let your divorce solicitor take you to the cleaners
There’s a general assumption that hiring a family law expert is expensive and there’s always somebody who knows someone who has a horror story about how much their divorce solicitor cost. …
How much will my child maintenance be?
When couples who have children together separate, both parents are responsible for contributing financially towards the upbringing of their children, regardless of whether they see their children. Child maintenance is payable for children under 20 and in full-time education. …
Top 5 tax implications for divorcing couples
Tax may not be at the top of the list of priorities for couples going through separation and divorce but it is extremely important to consider the tax implications as early as possible to avoid the taxman taking too large a share of your financial settlement. …
