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It is the first question almost everyone asks, and the honest answer is longer than you might hope. The no-fault system introduced in 2022 built in deliberate waiting periods, so even the simplest divorce cannot be rushed. Here is where the time actually goes. The minimum timeline If everything runs smoothly and both people
When a relationship breaks down, divorce is not the only option, and it is not always the right first step. Some couples want time apart before deciding anything final; others have personal or religious reasons for staying married on paper. Knowing the alternatives helps you make a considered choice rather than a rushed one.
It is one of the most common and costly misunderstandings in family law: people assume that once the divorce comes through, the money is also sorted at the same time. It is not. The divorce and the separation of finances are two separate processes, and dealing with financial matters t is often the more important
In the recently decided case of Standish -v- Standish, the Supreme Court addressed a dispute between Clive and Anna Standish over approximately £77-80 million transferred by the husband (Clive) to his wife (Anna) in 2017, as part of a tax-planning scheme that was devised to benefit their children. Subsequently, the marriage ended in 2020, and
Divorce or separation is never easy, and the process of untangling a relationship can be emotionally and financially draining. Many individuals find themselves navigating complex legal matters, from custody arrangements to financial settlements. However, not everyone is aware that there is a more amicable and cost-effective route available to help resolve these issues: family mediation.
Following a consultation process, the Ministry of Justice has confirmed which Court and Tribunal fees, including those for family proceedings, will increase from May 2024 but it has been decided that the application fee for a divorce, currently £593, will NOT increase. The consultation paper ‘Implementing increases to selected court and tribunal fees’, published on
Every year, tens of thousands of couples begin proceedings for separation which result in the use of financial remedy orders – orders which determine how their finances are divided after they are no longer together. Going through a divorce or ending a civil partnership is often a stressful and hugely consequential period for any couple
New research from Aviva suggests that 15% of divorced people did not realise that their pensions after divorce could be impacted by getting divorced. More than a third (34%) made no claim on their former partner’s pension so that it was not included as an asset in the settlement when they did divorce. Almost one
From 6th April, the Divorce, Dissolution and Separation Act 2020 will significantly reform the law on divorce, dissolution and separation in England and Wales. For the first time, the law introduces the option of having a “no-fault divorce” and without doubt, it is the most significant change to divorce law in over half a century.
A new D81 form (Statement of information for a Consent Order in relation to a Financial Remedy) has now been issued by HM Court and Tribunal Service that is required to be used with immediate effect. If you have used the earlier version of that Form (version April 2012) the Financial Remedies Court will continue