What is a financial order?
When divorcing, it is not only the legal ending of the marriage that needs to be addressed, but also the matrimonial finances. Financial orders set out the settlement reached and can include a variety of provisions.…
Will my spouse’s bad behaviour affect a financial settlement?
The breakdown of a marriage is hard and made even more difficult if you are dealing with poor behaviour from your spouse. The Matrimonial Causes Act 1973 requires the court to consider: ‘the conduct of each…
A Conversation with Eleanor Ithell
Family law matters are incredibly personal and we believe finding the right fit for your case is crucial. That is why we thought it would be useful to know our team a bit better. Each month…
The Autumn Budget 2024 – how will it affect your divorce?
On 30 October Rachel Reeves delivered her Budget, the first from a Labour government in almost 15 years. The headlines have been all about a rise in taxes, albeit personal tax is unaffected until 2028. This…
Non-Court Dispute Resolution – why you should try it
It has been almost 6 months since the Family Procedure Rules changed to encourage and mandate the use of non-court dispute resolution methods such as mediation and arbitration. We are yet to see the impact this…