Finances on Divorce

Our family law experience

Our solicitors are highly experienced in dealing with contested financial proceedings arising from a divorce and are here to help. We often advise business owners, farmers, individuals with offshore assets based in foreign jurisdictions, and the spouses of such individuals. We can also represent third party “intervenors” who claim an interest in the assets being considered by the court and anyone requiring advice on variation, setting aside and enforcement of financial orders.

We have extensive, well-established connections with other local professionals such as barristers, pension-on-divorce experts, financial advisors, divorce coaches, therapists and accountants who may be needed to provide you with support or expert guidance throughout the process – particularly if your financial circumstances are more complex. We will work collaboratively with them to obtain the best possible outcome for you.

Dealing with finances on divorce

Dealing with finances on divorce does not necessarily mean that things have to be contentious. It is entirely possible that you and your spouse may be able to agree the terms of a financial settlement without issuing court proceedings.

There are also other non-court options available to help you negotiate an agreement, such as our ”one couple one lawyer” offering, mediation and collaborative law, to name a few.

Once you have agreed terms of settlement with your spouse, they will be recorded in a document called a Consent Order, which the court will need to approve. However, sometimes an application to court is necessary if matters cannot be agreed.