Ending a marriage is rarely simple, and amidst the emotional turmoil, the practical realities of untangling two lives can feel overwhelming. Perhaps the most daunting of these practicalities is figuring out who gets what. From the family home to pension pots and sentimental items, dividing assets is a complex puzzle that requires patience, clarity, and…
What You Need to Know Divorce is rarely easy. Beyond the emotional upheaval, the practicalities of separating two lives, particularly the finances, can feel overwhelming. You might be worried about keeping the family home, how pensions will be split, or simply how you’ll manage financially on your own. Understanding your rights and the legal process…
Divorce Without a Financial Settlement: Is It Possible? A divorce often brings to mind lengthy disputes over money and assets. The process is typically seen as emotionally and financially complex. However, an increasing number of couples are seeking a more peaceful path, one that avoids a contentious financial battle. This raises an important question: can…
It can be challenging to navigate new situations after separating from your former partner, especially when children are involved. There are lots of decisions that still need to be made jointly, including obtaining parental consent to travel abroad with your children. Regardless of whether you are planning a holiday or considering travelling in the future,…
If you are going through a divorce involving children, their welfare and safety will be your main priority. But, who gets the house in a divorce with children? In some circumstances, it can be challenging to determine who gets the house in a divorce, especially if both parties are sharing residency (custody) arrangements. There are…
Traditionally, January can be a very busy month when it comes to divorce and separation. In fact, the first Monday of January is often referred to as ‘Divorce Day’, with swathes of couples seeking a fresh start to the new year. But will that be the case again in 2024? Recent statistics from Legal and…
An often-overlooked part of the divorce process are pensions. Pensions are among the most valuable assets someone can accumulate throughout their lifetime, yet they are often not considered up until divorce proceedings are launched. Inconveniently, dividing pensions frequently proves to be a complicated and cumbersome process. At Tayntons, we have seen the emotional toll that…
It’s been almost a year since the change to Divorce, Dissolution, and Separation Act 2020 was passed in England and Wales, changing the landscape of the divorce process as of April 2022. With a shift from “fault-based” divorce to “no-fault” divorce, the legal system has become more compassionate towards separating couples. But how has it…
If you and your child’s other parent are no longer living together, you will need to make arrangements for the Christmas period. Working out early on where your child will spend each day avoids last-minute stress and disputes that cannot be settled in time for the festive period. With family courts experiencing a backlog of…
If you and your child’s other parent have differing opinions over the best school for your child, you may need help in resolving the issue. At Tayntons Solicitors, our family law team regularly represent parents to deal with education issues. We know how important your child’s schooling is and we will provide the guidance and…
Buying a property? It’s time to make a Will and an LPA. If you are buying a property, you should make or review your Will and Lasting Power of Attorney (LPA) for the following reasons: Property is one of the biggest assets you will own so it’s important to consider who you want to inherit…
Going through a divorce or separation? It’s time to make a Will and an LPA. If you are getting divorced or separating from your spouse or partner, you should make or review your Will and Lasting Power of Attorney (LPA) for the following reasons: Your previous Will remains valid even after your divorce. However, any…
The long-awaited Divorce, Dissolution and Separation Act 2020 (the Act) finally becomes law on 6 April 2022. Tayntons’ Head of Family Law and partner Chris Price takes a look at the changes it will make and how they may be beneficial for those seeking a divorce or the dissolution of a civil partnership as well…
If you are going through a divorce, you need to ensure that a financial order is made to prevent claims against you in the future. A financial dispute resolution hearing is a private court hearing at which you and your former partner will try to reach an agreement over issues such as property, finances and…
For many couples, their shared home is their main asset. This means that it can be difficult to divide it when a relationship breaks down, particularly if the other available assets are not worth as much. It can also be stressful to have to consider the possibility of selling your home, particularly at a time…
If you have separated from your children’s other parent, the thought of Christmas can be difficult. Both parents are likely to want to spend some quality time with their children and tensions may arise if you both want to have contact on the same dates. Christopher Price, partner at Gloucester law firm Tayntons, and head…
If you or your spouse has an interest in a business, there will always be arguments as to whether or not this should be taken into account during a divorce and treated as a matrimonial asset. If you have been in a long marriage, then the law aims to divide assets equally. This can be…
For parents, the hardest part of a divorce often relates to issues surrounding their children. There are natural concerns over where they will live, how long they will spend with each parent and how they will adjust to the changes. Agreeing arrangements for children Ideally, you and your children’s other parent will agree on the…
During a divorce, when issues arise over finances, both parties will be required to fully disclose their financial situation to each other. Once full disclosure has been made, you can move on to negotiating a financial settlement. The more efficiently the disclosure stage of the divorce is dealt with, the quicker and more cost-effective the…
It can be very distressing after a separation to find out that your ex-partner wishes to move to a different part of the country. There is no legal requirement for them to obtain the consent of the court to a move, so if you are concerned about the proposed relocation, you should consider your options….
Divorce can be a difficult time, but our skilled divorce solicitors at Tayntons are here to support you. We’ll guide you through the process, offering clarity, reassurance, and expert advice every step of the way. We offer an initial fixed-fee consultation to discuss your situation and outline the process ahead. To help you prepare for…
The COVID-19 pandemic has dramatically affected our work, home, social, and personal lives more than ever before in human history. Aside from the virus itself, this pandemic is stoking fear of financial insecurity and uncertainty to millions of individuals and families around the globe. Divorced and separated families are no exception from the wake of…
When purchasing a property with a spouse or partner, it is common for the ownership of that property to be held as Joint Tenants as this effectively recognises that this is a joint commitment. But what does this mean? The legal implications of purchasing a property as Joint Tenants are as follows:- you hold equal…
We participated in Solicitors Chat this morning on Twitter answering questions about no-fault divorce and what these changes mean for the divorce process. Our Trainee Solicitor, Luke Stephens, was on hand to provide some much needed guidance. We’ve set out our answers out below. What is the current process for divorcing or ending a civil…
When divorcing couples have contributed equally to their marital fortune, the general rule is that assets will be split 50/50. However, as one ‘big money’ case showed, it is not always as simple as that and complications can arise in respect of wealth that has been generated post-separation. Prior to a professional couple’s marriage, the…
Court orders must be obeyed or the whole system of justice breaks down. In a case on point, a brother and sister – with a combined age of almost 150 – were sentenced to imprisonment for contempt of court in the context of a big money divorce. The brother, aged in his 80s, had been…
When family judges make financial orders in divorce cases, they are not beating at air and have a panoply of powers to make sure that they are obeyed. A wealthy businessman who spent over £70,000 on his wedding to his new wife, whilst neglecting to pay maintenance to his ex-wife, found that out to his…
“No-fault divorce would help to remove an unnecessary process which simply makes life more complicated.” Sir James Munby Those who experience the breakdown of any marriage can empathise with the fact that divorce is a sad, stressful time and can often create a hostile environment for the parties involved. As it stands, to be granted…
Any good family lawyer will tell you that the best way of minimising the expense and stress of divorce proceedings is to be straightforwardly honest. The point was well made by a case in which a successful property developer paid heavily for his misguided attempts to deny his ex-wife a just settlement. During their 25-year-marriage,…
Dependent spouses are entitled to have their reasonable financial needs met if their marriages end in divorce – but what happens if those needs are increased by their own unwise investment choices? The Supreme Court addressed that issue in an important test case. Following the end of a 15 year marriage, a divorce settlement was agreed…
Pre-nups – how do they stand up in UK courts? For many years, pre-nups were considered the preserve of the rich and famous – usually in America. But seven years ago, a landmark case suggested they’d finally be taken seriously by UK courts. In what’s known as the Radmacher case, judges ruled that while financial…
The Supreme Court has delivered its Judgment on the appeal in Wyatt v Vince, where the Ms Wyatt issued an application against her former husband for a lump sum some 27 years after their separation and 19 years after their Decree Absolute. The parties married on 18th December 1981 and Decree Absolute was pronounced on…
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