Divorce finance barrister David Chidgey answers the following. What happens in court during a divorce in England and Wales? What is the procedure? What rules do the courts use? How are assets divided? What happens to the matrimonial home? Is the behaviour of the parties relevant? What does the court do about pensions and about maintenance? Who pays the legal costs? How should you choose a solicitor?
Helping you negotiate a fair financial settlement with your spouse (or their solicitor) without going to court.
Financial mediation is a convenient and inexpensive way to agree on a fair financial settlement.
This legally binding agreement defines how assets (e.g. properties and pensions) are to be divided.
Support for people who have to go to court to get a fair divorce financial settlement without a solicitor.
