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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.
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
With it being widely now reported that the average energy bill for households will rise by an average of £693 a year following a 54% increase on the current price cap in force and interest rate rises impacting on future mortgage payments, many people will be looking at how best they can maximise their income
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