Going through a divorce is tough. Not only must you cope with the emotional distress of your marriage breaking down, but there’s also a great deal of uncertainty about the future. Where will you live? Where will your children live? How will you cope financially? With these questions hanging over you, thinking long-term can be difficult and pensions are probably the last thing on your mind. However, to secure the best possible outcome, it’s essential to consider all assets in the matrimonial pot – everything you and your ex owned together or separately during your marriage. Although pensions may not immediately impact your finances, for many married couples, they are the second-largest asset in the matrimonial pot, following the family home. Unsurprisingly then, overlooking pensions completely or making a poor decision on how to handle them could leave you financially … Continue reading →

Legally speaking there is now (since 6th April 2022) only one type of divorce: the ‘no fault divorce’. No fault divorces were introduced with the intention of making the divorce process quicker, easier and less combative. However, the language people use every day may differ in meaning from the legal definition. That’s why, despite changes to the law, we still get plenty of questions and see many people searching for information about ‘types of divorce’. Generally speaking, what we find people mean when they say ‘types of divorce’ is the many ‘types’ or routes to reach a financial settlement or resolve disputes in respect of children. In this guide, we’ll break down each of those routes. With so many options, it can be difficult to work out what’s best for you. Learning about the different routes available to you is … Continue reading →