Understand Your Situation
Addressing the division of property, pensions, and savings following a split. The goal is a fair settlement that provides long-term financial security.
Dividing matrimonial assets requires a clear assessment of everything owned by both parties, including the family home, business interests, and pensions. There is no automatic 50/50 rule in the UK; instead, the court uses a 'fairness checklist' to determine the split. The priority is always ensuring that any children have a home and that both parties' essential needs are met after the marriage ends.
Legislation & Rights
A confidential consultation identifies the assets at risk and provides a clear view of how the fairness checklist applies to specific circumstances.
Plan Your Defence
Under Section 25 of the Matrimonial Causes Act 1973, judges consider factors such as earning capacity, age, and the length of the marriage. Financial disclosure is a mandatory part of the process, where both parties must be transparent about their wealth. A legally binding Consent Order is required to ensure that neither party can make future financial claims against the other. Legal intervention is vital to protect high-value assets and ensure a fair outcome.
Defence & Evidence
Expert legal advice ensures that financial disclosure is thorough and that any settlement is secured through a court-approved order.
Legal Aid Availability
For many criminal matters, from police station interviews to Crown Court trials, public funding (Legal Aid) may be available to cover your legal costs.
Eligibility is determined by the seriousness of the case and, in some instances, a means assessment. Our team will conduct an immediate, confidential assessment of your eligibility to ensure that financial constraints do not stand in the way of a robust defence.
