Oct 6, 2026 | Divorce, Financial Settlement on Divorce
The cost of financial remedy proceedings can be a significant concern, particularly where one spouse does not have access to sufficient funds to pay their legal fees. In some circumstances, a litigation loan can provide a way of funding legal representation and...
Aug 10, 2026 | Divorce, Family Law, Financial Settlement on Divorce, Matrimonial Law
A financial settlement on divorce depends on both parties providing an honest and complete picture of their finances. The duty of full and frank financial disclosure sits at the heart of financial remedy proceedings. Where one party breaches that duty by concealing...
Aug 6, 2026 | Child Law, Divorce, Family Law, Financial Settlement on Divorce, No Fault Divorce
For many people, the thought of getting divorced immediately brings to mind lengthy court hearings, expensive legal battles and months of uncertainty. In reality, that is not how most divorces in England and Wales are resolved. Since the introduction of no-fault...
Jul 16, 2026 | Civil Partnerships, Cohabitation, Divorce, Family Law, Financial Settlement on Divorce, Property Disputes
One of the biggest concerns following separation or divorce is what happens to the family home. For many couples, it is their largest asset, and deciding whether it should be sold can become a major source of conflict. If your former partner refuses to sell, you may...
Jun 19, 2026 | Family Law, Financial Settlement on Divorce, Matrimonial Law
A recent decision in K v K provides a useful reminder of the courts’ approach to applications seeking to set aside financial consent orders following a Financial Dispute Resolution (FDR) hearing. In financial remedy proceedings, settlements reached at FDR are...
May 11, 2026 | Divorce, Family Law, Financial Settlement on Divorce
When a relationship breaks down, one of the most significant and often most emotionally difficult issues is what happens to the family home. For many couples, the matrimonial home is the most valuable asset they own. Decisions about the property therefore need to be...
