Most couples will have integrated their joint financial affairs, with perhaps one spouse becoming the main breadwinner while the other may have become financially dependent.
The ownership of financial assets, meanwhile, is divided for tax or other reasons.
While it can be difficult in some circumstances, it is always in the best interest of both parties to leave emotions to one side, think about their changed financial circumstances, and agree on the way forward – providing stability and reducing the costs that can be incurred.
Our specialist team include Resolution Associate Members. Resolution is a community of over 6000 Family Lawyers and other Professionals committed to the constructive resolution of Family Disputes. In addition, one of our Chartered Financial Planners specialising in this area is one of a very limited number financial professionals in the UK to hold the ‘Resolution Specialist Accreditation’ as a financial expert in divorce.