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What are we each entitled to in our divorce settlement?

What does the law say about how to split the house, how to share pensions and other assets, and how much maintenance is payable.

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The four basic steps to reaching an agreement on divorce finances are: disclosure, getting advice, negotiating and implementing a Consent Order.

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A Consent Order is a legally binding document that finalises a divorcing couple's agreement on property, pensions and other assets.


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finances in a short marriage

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26 May 12 #333189 by ducky d
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After a short marriage of 18 months what can be expected re finances. My STBX is divorcing me and has about 3 times the income I do. No children are involved. He is saying a Clean Break is the only way forward. Is that correct or does he know something I don''t? This will be his 4th divorce, my first. Thanks for any advice.

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26 May 12 #333214 by Tets
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In a short marriage childless you would expect to leave with what you brought in - and yes a clean break.
Was there any pre marriage cohabitation ?

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26 May 12 #333215 by Fiona
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With a short marriage usually each party takes away what they brought to the marriage. However, depending on the particular circumstances it may be reasonable for you to claim *something* towards the costs of rehousing and readjusting particularly if you changed your job to a less well paid one or relocated for the benefit of the relationship.

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27 May 12 #333219 by ducky d
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Thank you

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