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Getting Divorced
What to expect from Form E
Form E is a document used by the family court to obtain information as to each person’s income, savings, investments, pension, belongings and property. It is a “one size fits all” so it is intended to cover all eventualities.
What to expect from a First Directions Appointment
The purpose of the hearing is to set out what additional information the Judge (and parties) need to have to be able to discuss possible terms of settlement. This could include reports as to pension values and prospective income, and valuations of properties or businesses.
Business on Divorce
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collaborative divorce
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Divorce Finances
Pre-marital Wealth – Where does it go on Divorce?
A frequently asked question is how pre-marital assets should be treated on divorce? It is not uncommon for one party or indeed both to bring into the marriage assets which they owned before the marriage. When a marriage flounders, they may then seek to ringfence those assets
How long will spousal maintenance be payable following divorce?
It is not every case in which spousal maintenance will be payable but in those where it is, what length of time can you expect to receive that support?
What to expect from Form E
Form E is a document used by the family court to obtain information as to each person’s income, savings, investments, pension, belongings and property. It is a “one size fits all” so it is intended to cover all eventualities.
What to expect from a Financial Dispute Resolution Appointment
If you reach an agreement, this can be drawn up while everyone is in the court building and the Judge will give his approval to it, making it a binding order on that day. If you do not reach an agreement you go back before the Judge who will give directions to prepare for a final hearing.
Nuptial agreements
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parental & Children’s rights
What to expect from a First Children Appointment
In the Cambridge Hearing Centre, there is often a volunteer mediator available for the first Children Hearing who will speak to you and the other parent ideally in the same room, without any solicitors, to see if an agreement can be reached. If the Judge or magistrates suggest this, it will be because they believe you will both be safe in that conversation and that it may be productive. This service is free.
Pensions on Divorce
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Property on Divorce
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Unmarried couples’ finances
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