Family Law

Arbitration In Family Matters?

Arbitration is now used for resolving financial disputes between divorcing couples, cohabitees and civil partners. Similar to other arbitration processes, the parties within a family arbitration agree to appoint a suitable qualified arbitrator and will also agree to be bound by his or her decision.

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Business Assets & Divorce

Divorce is never an easy transition, but there are additional factors to overcome when there is a family business involved. The division of the business has traditionally been the subject of a great deal of argument, but recent cases have at least clarified the thinking of the highest judges in the land

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Significance Of Pensions In Divorce Settlements

Would it surprise you to learn that only a very small percentage of women receive a share of their ex husband’s Pension as part of their settlement on divorce?

A Pension Fund, particularly in the case of couples in their 50’s or 60’s, is likely to be one of the most valuable assets of the marriage. This being the case, a Pension Sharing Order should always be considered in any negotiations for financial settlement on divorce.

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