Financial settlements on divorce

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Are you looking for expert advice about financial settlements on divorce? Bellwether Solicitors can help, offering specialist advice and divorce services tailored to your needs.

We understand how uncertainty about finances and assets can be unsettling and stressful during the divorce process. This can be one of the main disputes during proceedings, so we will advise you on the best ways in which you can achieve a fair outcome for you and your family.

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Do you need a financial settlement on divorce?

A key aspect of the divorce process is the separation of joint assets and finances.  While reaching a financial agreement on divorce is not required by law, protecting your current and future interests is strongly advised.  In circumstances where you and your ex partner are unable to agree a financial settlement you can ask a court to decide matters for you, although we will always try to avoid this where possible and agree finances by consent

The process requires transparency from both parties, and there should be a process of exchanging full financial disclosure of your assets.  This would include all assets, including income, property, investments pensions, savings and debts.  This helps you to make an informed decision about any proposed financial settlements.  We can advise on the best and most cost effective way to obtain financial disclosure and will try to avoid costly court proceedings where possible.

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Financial agreements and consent orders

A financial agreement can cover multiple areas, including how assets will be divided, living arrangements (especially if one partner will continue to reside in the family home) and child maintenance payments.  It can help couples make a clean break on divorce or set up financial arrangements to cover ongoing needs, such as spousal maintenance.  You may already have a pre-nuptial agreement in place which will need to be considered.

Even if you are amicable with your spouse or have no assets, it is important to ensure that you obtain a clean break as the financial claims you have against each other by virtue of marriage will remain live even after divorce unless dismissed in a court order.  It is therefore important to have a court order setting out the financial settlement and clean break approved by the court to ensure that it is legally binding.  You can only submit a consent order once the conditional order (formerly known as the decree nisi) has been pronounced by the court.

Divorce services tailored to your needs

As family law specialists, we offer comprehensive divorce services tailored to your circumstances. During the initial consultation we strive to understand your personal situation and what you need, outlining the options available. This includes solicitor negotiation, mediation and/or contested court proceedings.

Providing expert advice and support, we aim to reach a fair agreement between all parties. This gives you clarity and legal protection from future financial claims against you, which can happen years down the line.  If there is no binding order in place.  Having a legally binding agreement offers stability and reassurance, which is particularly important when children are involved.

Our family lawyers regularly advise clients on all financial aspects of the divorce process, helping you to reach a successful and amicable outcome wherever possible.

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Get financial settlement advice now – Speak to Bellwether Solicitors

Do you need more advice about financial settlements on divorce?  To arrange an initial consultation with one of our team, contact Bellwether Solicitors today. Our offices are based in Cheam and Kingston-upon-Thames, serving clients throughout the surrounding area.