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...
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...
Apr 9, 2026 | Family Law, Financial Settlement on Divorce, Matrimonial Law
Social media has become an increasingly influential factor in family law disputes. What might seem like a harmless post – a holiday photo, a social update, or a passing comment – can take on a very different significance in the context of divorce...
Mar 18, 2026 | Divorce, Financial Settlement on Divorce, Matrimonial Law
In England and Wales, a child turning 18 does not automatically bring financial responsibility to an end in divorce proceedings. While 18 marks legal adulthood, the family court can still take into account ongoing financial dependency, particularly where a child...
Dec 12, 2025 | Divorce, Family Law, Matrimonial Law
Should contributions from relatives be treated as enforceable liabilities or, in substance, as gifts presented as loans? This argument is something family law practitioners are increasingly encountering, with disputes about so-called “soft loans” on the rise in...
Nov 3, 2025 | Divorce, Family Law, Financial Settlement on Divorce, Matrimonial Law
If you are currently going through a divorce, before remarrying, it is vital not to overlook the financial settlement aspect of your previous marriage. Those who fail to finalise these key aspects are in danger of falling into what family law refers to as the...
