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Joanne Wescott

Selling a House in Divorce

A guide to amicably selling a house during divorce One of the biggest issues in divorce is what happens to...

Joanne Wescott

How Are Finances Divided On Divorce?

Avoiding Misconceptions: How Are Finances Divided On Divorce? The financial remedies team at Osbornes Law advises divorcing clients across London...

Lisa Pepper

Protecting Business Privacy in Divorce Financial Proceedings

Business owners: protecting privacy of confidential information in financial proceedings on divorce We represent many business-owners in financial proceedings on...

Maria Kitsiou

Domestic Violence: Restricting Parental Responsibility

Domestic violence, coercive control and restricting parental responsibility Parental responsibility (PR) is an inherent legal right for most birth parents,...

Lisa Pepper

Divorced Parents: Resolving School Choice Disputes

What Happens When Divorced Parents Can’t Agree on School Choice? The decision of where to send your children to...

Lisa Pepper

Expensive Purchases in Prenups: Joint or Sole Property?

Prenuptial agreements: are expensive purchases joint or sole property? The experienced family lawyers at Osbornes Law advise wealthy and high...

Yael Selig

Financial Remedies: Company Valuation in Divorce Cases

Financial Remedies: The Company Valuation Challenge The tricky matter of business valuations often arises in the course of financial proceedings...

Yael Selig

The Importance Of An Older Child’s Feelings...

The importance of an older child’s feelings and wishes when making a final order When decisions are made concerning...

Maria Kitsiou

Domestic Abuse Allegations: Unsupervised Contact Controversy

Unsupervised Contact Was Premature When Domestic Abuse Alleged Unsupervised contact is not appropriate where a child is considered to be...

Maria Kitsiou

Vulnerable Clients: Female Psychologist Appointed

Court Allows Female Expert for Abuse Victim in Family Case Many of our family clients are highly vulnerable, and sensitivity...

Yael Selig

Managing Gambling Debts in Divorce

Gambling Debts and a Very Delayed Financial Claim The question typically asked by parties within Divorce proceedings is how they...

Joanne Wescott

GH v GH [2024] EWHC 2547: Case review

Background to GH v GH [2024] EWHC 2547 The critical role that financial dispute resolution plays before divorcing parties go to any...

Yael Selig

Anglo-French Divorce: Jurisdiction Guide

Anglo-French Divorce: which jurisdiction is right for you? It has been a year since we launched our Anglo-French department in...

Lisa Pepper

Economic Disadvantage in Divorce: Can You Be Compensated?

Giving Up High Earnings: Can A Party Be Compensated For Economic Disadvantage? In financial remedies cases, the fact that one...

Lauren Gaines

What Are Matrimonial Home Rights?

How can Matrimonial Home Rights protect your family’s future? When a couple is married or in a civil partnership,...

Lisa Pepper

Can a Declaration of Trust Stand in Matrimonial...

Matrimonial Homes: Can A Declaration Of Trust Of Beneficial Ownership Stand? Resolving issues relating to ownership of the former matrimonial...

Yael Selig

When Abusive Behaviour Affects Divorce Financial Relief

When is Abusive Behaviour Relevant To Financial Relief on Divorce? Domestic violence and other abusive behaviours are a contributing factor...

Lauren Gaines

Borrowing Money for Legal Fees in Divorce

What if I can’t afford a lawyer for my divorce? When navigating a divorce, it is widely understood that...

Hannah Goldstein

Navigating Divorce, Child Arrangements, and the Jewish Festivals:...

A Jewish divorce presents unique challenges, especially regarding child arrangements and upcoming festivals. Balancing differing levels of religious observance can...

Hannah Goldstein

Who Pays the Debts After Divorce?

Am I liable for my husband’s debts if we are separated? Debt is a significant source of stress for...

Hannah Goldstein

What Happens to Savings & Investments in Divorce?

Divorce often raises important questions about the division of assets, particularly savings and investments. Understanding what happens to these financial...

Lauren Gaines

International footballer fails to comply with financial disclosure

UD v TQ: The importance of complying with financial disclosure Recent divorce case involving an unnamed international footballer is a...

Yael Selig

Navigating Property Rights in Divorce: Yacht vs. House

A Yacht, A House, and Terminating Matrimonial Home Rights The family court has ruled in the latest instalment of a...

Lauren Gaines

Pension Attachment Order: A guide

Pensions are quite often valuable assets in a marriage. In some cases, they can be worth more than the family...

Lisa Pepper

Financial relief after overseas divorce: a case study...

Can I claim financial relief after an overseas divorce? Obtaining a divorce in Algeria did not prevent a wife from...

Diana Bastow

Uncontested Divorce

What is an Uncontested Divorce? Since no-fault divorces were introduced on 6 April 2022, respondents in divorce proceedings no longer have the...

Claire Andrews

Legal Separation vs Divorce

Legal separation and divorce are two distinct paths for couples facing marital difficulties. This article explores the key differences between...

Lauren Gaines

Pension Sharing Orders

Pension Sharing in Divorce With so many things to consider when dividing up your finances during a divorce or dissolution...

Diana Bastow

What is pension offsetting?

In this article, we will explore the concept of pension offsetting and how it can play a crucial role in...

Lauren Gaines

Do You Have to Divorce in the Country...

How to divorce if you married abroad People choose to get married abroad for various reasons. Some couples want an...

Lisa Pepper

NA v LA [2024] EWFC 113: Judge Orders Non-Court Dispute...

Financial Claims: Judges Can Order Parties To Attempt Non-Court Dispute Resolution As was expected, the court has been quick to...

Lara Myers

Wife’s Award Increased Due to Failure To...

Understanding the Impact of Changed Circumstances on Prenuptial Agreements Prenuptial agreements have become the norm where a husband or wife...

Lisa Pepper

Why Did Lauryn Goodman Take Kyle Walker to...

Introduction to the case After a judge took the unusual step of making his judgement public, we’re starting to...

Diana Bastow

Standish v Standish: Court of Appeal Decision on...

Court of Appeal reduces wife’s divorce award by £20million Dealing with financial matters on divorce can be complex. And...

Yael Selig

Matrimonial vs Non-Matrimonial Assets

Matrimonial vs Non-Matrimonial Assets in Divorce During a divorce, people often make the mistake of assuming that everything they own...

Diana Bastow

What is a Periodical Payments Order?

Periodical Payments Orders in Divorce Throughout the process of a divorce or when unmarried couples with children split up, numerous...

Claire Andrews

What is a Lump Sum Order?

A lump sum order is a crucial element of divorce settlements that can significantly impact the financial future of both...

Claire Andrews

What is a Property Adjustment Order?

A property adjustment order is a key legal mechanism used during a divorce to fairly divide property and assets between...

Lisa Pepper

Unmarried With Children and Splitting Up

Unmarried with Children? What are your Financial Rights? Know Your Financial Rights Under Schedule One Children Act 1989 A claim under...

Lisa Pepper

What is Early Neutral Evaluation?

Early Neutral Evaluation (ENE) is a form of Non-Court Dispute Resolution where the separated couple invites a neutral third party...

Lisa Pepper

What Happens If You Have a Joint Mortgage...

Understanding whether you can keep a joint mortgage after divorce is crucial, especially if both parties are still liable for...

Lauren Gaines

What is Financial Disclosure in Divorce?

Introduction to divorce financial disclosure A divorce ends your marriage but it doesn’t end your financial ties to your...

Lauren Hall

What is a Clean Break Order?

In this article, we will explore the concept of a clean break order, examining its advantages and disadvantages. We will...

Lauren Gaines

Court reduces Wife’s award by £20 million

The biggest “Divorce Cut” in legal history Court of Appeal judges have just made history by reducing the divorce award...

Child reading the bible - What is Parallel Parenting? Key rules and how to plan it

Simone McGrath

What is Parallel Parenting? Examples, rules, and why...

Parallel parenting is a practical solution for families experiencing ongoing conflict who find traditional co-parenting unworkable. In this article, we...

Lauren Hall

Co-Parenting with a Narcissist

Can you co-parent with a narcissist? Co-parenting with a narcissist ex can be daunting, but it’s possible with the...

Maria Kitsiou

Co-Parenting Agreements

Is co-parenting right for us? There is no single approach to parenting your children after a divorce or separation. How...

Lisa Pepper

Short-term marriage divorce settlements

A Marriage is a Marriage — Even if it’s short and childless When deciding who gets what in a divorce,...

Kesha Pabari

Can a Mother Stop a Father from Seeing...

Can my ex stop me from seeing my child? There is a common misconception that mothers have more rights than...

Lisa Pepper

Impact of extended family wealth on divorce

Can the wealth of extended family affect your divorce outcomes? While there is no fundamental legal difference between a high-net-worth...

Lisa Pepper

NCDR Rules Guide Couples Away From Court

What is Non-Court Dispute Resolution (NCDR)? NCDR is the current buzz word in the family law world, following recent rule...

Victoria Plisson

8 Considerations for French Nationals Divorcing in England & Wales

Introduction If you are a French national with connections to England and considering a divorce, both the French courts and...

Lisa Pepper

Financial Remedy Orders Explained

It is common for disagreements to arise over the finances during a divorce, even if you are on good terms...

Harriet McMorrin

What is a Final Order?

The introduction of no-fault divorces brought about a number of changes to the divorce process in England and Wales. One...

Lisa Pepper

Parental alienation: A legal overview

Sometimes, a child may turn against one of their parents due to the other parent’s manipulation or influence. This...

Lisa Pepper

My spouse is going bankrupt. Will it affect...

Divorce and Bankruptcy In 2022, more than 1 in 10 businesses reported a moderate-to-severe risk of insolvency. More than one in five (22%) of...

Harriet McMorrin

Spousal maintenance: understanding your rights and responsibilities

In this article, we explore the important topic of spousal maintenance, starting with what it means and who might be...

Hannah Goldstein

The 6 Most Common Reasons Why Couples Get Divorced

What are the most common reasons for divorce? Following the UK’s transition to a no-fault divorce system, couples no...

Claire Andrews

What is a Conditional Order?

The introduction of no-fault divorces in England and Wales removed the need to assign blame for the breakdown of a...

Claire Andrews

What is a consent order?

Most divorcing couples agree on how their finances will be divided without going to court. A consent order is what...

Lisa Pepper

Child Maintenance for High Earners

How much should be paid? When separating or divorcing parents cannot agree the amount of child maintenance to be paid, (...

Maria Kitsiou

Parental Conduct and Child Arrangements

The Role of Family Dynamics in Child Arrangement Cases In proceedings involving children, the parents should consider the impact their...

Lisa Pepper

Approving Consent Order In High Value Divorce Case...

The case of Bogolyubov v Bogolyubov The best course of action for divorcing couples is to agree on a financial...

Yael Selig

Does Divorce Jurisdiction Matter?

Jurisdiction in divorce I am a family law practitioner with a large client following in England and in Gibraltar. I...

Yael Selig

Breadwinner or homemaker in divorce. Does it matter?

Breadwinner vs Housewife Divorce Rights When it comes to deciding how wealth is split in a divorce, English courts do...

Simone McGrath

What is Parental Responsibility?

Understanding Parental Responsibility Parental responsibility is the legal term used to describe parents’ duties and responsibilities for their children. These...

Joanne Wescott

Are trusts protected from divorce?

Can trusts protect an inheritance from your spouse? A trust is a separate legal entity. Neither spouse owns its assets....

Joanne Wescott

Is a limited company protected from divorce?

If you are involved in running a limited company, then it is important that you know how a divorce could...

Joanne Wescott

How is a pension split in a divorce?

Pensions and Divorce In a divorce, pensions are taken into account together with all other financial assets. Once all assets...

Joanne Wescott

Who gets the house in a divorce?

How is a house divided in a UK divorce? For most people thinking about getting a divorce, one of the...

Lisa Pepper

IR v OR: Judge Dismisses Pre-Nup in Landmark £184...

One of the reasons I am still passionate about family law, after 20 years in the field, is that it is...

Lisa Pepper

What is a transfer of equity?

Transfer of equity in divorce Transfer of equity refers to the process of transferring part or all of a property...

Lisa Pepper

Do You Have To Go To Court For...

Can you get a divorce without going to court? The divorce process in the UK can be complex and overwhelming,...

Lisa Pepper

Capital Gains Tax on Divorce

CGT Changes Could Reduce Stress for Divorcing Couples The government has proposed a number of changes to the capital gains...

Lisa Pepper

My Spouse Has Cut Me Off During Divorce

Can my spouse cut me off financially? Unfortunately, it is far too common that when clients say it’s over,...

Close up of african american man with calculator

Lisa Pepper

How the Court views loans from parents during...

A frequent issue in financial divorce cases is a loan from a spouse’s parent, often to pay legal fees,...

Joanne Wescott

Mesher Orders Explained

What is a Mesher order? A Mesher Order allows the sale of the family home to be postponed in the...

Lisa Pepper

Financial Dispute Resolution (FDR) for Divorce

What is FDR for Divorce? Traditionally, a divorce financial settlement is dealt with by mutual agreement between the parties or...

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Claire Andrews

10 Interesting Facts About Same Sex Marriage and Divorce

Eight years after same-sex marriage was written into law, we’re looking at these major life events by the numbers. 1....

Claire Andrews

Decree Nisi

Update: With the introduction of no-fault divorce in April 2022, a Decree Nisi became a Conditional Order, and a decree absolute...

Lisa Pepper

6 cases that shape a private children dispute

Family disputes involving children can be particularly emotive, which is why our expert children lawyers work tirelessly to understand how...

Lisa Pepper

Are irreconcilable differences grounds for divorce?

If you have come across this article, it may have resulted from an online search to see if you and...

Diana Bastow

Uncovering hidden assets in your divorce

Hiding Assets During a Divorce As part of your divorce, you and your ex will have to agree on dividing...

businesswoman and businessman signing contract

Lauren Gaines

Difference between Decree Nisi and Decree Absolute

Update: With the introduction of no-fault divorce in April 2022, a Decree Nisi became a Conditional Order, and a decree absolute...

Lisa Pepper

Keeping social media out of divorce proceedings

We’ve recently seen the playing out on Twitter and Instagram of the high-profile separation of actor Ioan Gruffudd and...

Lisa Pepper

Case Law for Fair Divorce Settlements

Cases that shape a ‘fair’ divorce settlement Part of what makes our divorce lawyers experts in their field is knowing...

Diana Bastow

Divorce Form E

What is a Form E? If you or your former spouse have applied for a financial order as part of...

Arrested male businessman with handcuffs

Claire Andrews

Husband imprisoned for contempt of court in divorce...

Non-compliance with any court order is dealt with seriously as contempt of court and carries the risk of a prison...

Claire Andrews

The Same-Sex Divorce Process

What Happens When a Same-Sex Relationship Breaks Down? Recent news of Rylan Clark-Neal and Dan Neal’s divorce after failing...

Claire Andrews

Decree Absolute

Update: With the introduction of no-fault divorce in April 2022, a Decree Nisi became a Conditional Order, and a decree absolute...

Jenny Walsh

Does Divorce Revoke A Will?

Divorce and Wills In the midst of a divorce or separation, it’s rare for couples to think about making...

Lisa Pepper

Child Maintenance: When is capital, income?

Reading a recent case from the Child Maintenance Tribunal, I considered it worth flagging up that the Child Maintenance Rules...

Shilpa Mathuradas

Beneficial Interest in Property

What does beneficial interest in property mean? A beneficial interest in property gives someone the right to share the benefits...

Lisa Pepper

Divorce in your 60s – The Financial Implications

How common is a divorce in your 60s? The latest divorce figures from the Office of National Statistics (ONS) show...

Diana Bastow

What is a Pet Prenup?

Including pets in a pre-nuptial agreement What happens to a pet when a relationship breaks down and both parties want...

Lisa Pepper

Financial responsibilities of father on divorce

What are the financial responsibilities of a father for a child? The period drama Bridgerton, the runaway success of the...

Lisa Pepper

Can you contest a prenuptial agreement?

Contesting a prenup Kanye West and Kim Kardashian are getting a divorce after nearly seven years of marriage. According to...

Lisa Pepper

Tax and Divorce

Tax implications for divorcing couples As the end of the Stamp Duty holiday looms on 31 March, that is not the...

Claire Andrews

Understanding Marriage Annulment

In this article, we will delve into the topic of marriage annulment, providing you with essential information about this legal...

Lisa Pepper

Calderbank Offers

The Resurrection of Calderbank Offers When a couple divorces, they are encouraged by the Courts to consider other dispute resolution...

Lisa Pepper

Child Arrangements at Christmas

The Christmas period can be a hectic and stressful time for all parents, but for separated parents, it can be...

Lisa Pepper

When is the best time of year to...

Timing Your Divorce There are important tax considerations, which can mean starting your divorce close to the start of the...

Lisa Pepper

Parenting Plans

Do I need a parenting plan? A parenting plan can be highly beneficial for families that share parenting responsibilities. It...

Andrew Watson

What is “Self-Help” in Divorce Proceedings?

One of the first things we explain to clients who are getting divorced is that, when it comes to financial...

Lisa Pepper

Do I Have to Share My Inheritance With...

Inheritance & Divorce It is a common myth that assets inherited during a marriage are ring fenced in divorce proceedings...

Mark Freedman

Supreme Court Allows Wife’s Claim 18 Years After...

Wyatt v Vince This unusual case demonstrates the risks of failing to bring a financial claim on divorce promptly, or,...

Mark Freedman

What is Family Arbitration?

Arbitration can be a useful avenue for couples who wish to avoid the cost and acrimony of court proceedings or...

How To Tell Children About Divorce

How to tell kids about divorce The rise in divorce globally has turned the attention of academics and researchers towards...

Lisa Pepper

Children disagreements during Easter holidays

The Easter holidays can be a flashpoint for disagreements. When couples separate, it can be very difficult to reach an...

Lisa Pepper

When did Prenups become Enforceable in the UK?

On 20th October 2010, the highest court in the land had the final say in one of the most eagerly awaited...

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Selling a House in Divorce

How Are Finances Divided On Divorce?

Protecting Business Privacy in Divorce Financial Proceedings

Domestic Violence: Restricting Parental Responsibility

Divorced Parents: Resolving School Choice Disputes

Expensive Purchases in Prenups: Joint or Sole Property?

Financial Remedies: Company Valuation in Divorce Cases

The Importance Of An Older Child’s Feelings...

Domestic Abuse Allegations: Unsupervised Contact Controversy

Vulnerable Clients: Female Psychologist Appointed

Managing Gambling Debts in Divorce

GH v GH [2024] EWHC 2547: Case review

Anglo-French Divorce: Jurisdiction Guide

Economic Disadvantage in Divorce: Can You Be Compensated?

What Are Matrimonial Home Rights?

Can a Declaration of Trust Stand in Matrimonial...

When Abusive Behaviour Affects Divorce Financial Relief

Borrowing Money for Legal Fees in Divorce

Navigating Divorce, Child Arrangements, and the Jewish Festivals:...

Who Pays the Debts After Divorce?

What Happens to Savings & Investments in Divorce?

International footballer fails to comply with financial disclosure

Navigating Property Rights in Divorce: Yacht vs. House

Pension Attachment Order: A guide

Financial relief after overseas divorce: a case study...

Uncontested Divorce

Legal Separation vs Divorce

Pension Sharing Orders

What is pension offsetting?

Do You Have to Divorce in the Country...

NA v LA [2024] EWFC 113: Judge Orders Non-Court Dispute...

Wife’s Award Increased Due to Failure To...

Why Did Lauryn Goodman Take Kyle Walker to...

Standish v Standish: Court of Appeal Decision on...

Matrimonial vs Non-Matrimonial Assets

What is a Periodical Payments Order?

What is a Lump Sum Order?

What is a Property Adjustment Order?

Unmarried With Children and Splitting Up

What is Early Neutral Evaluation?

What Happens If You Have a Joint Mortgage...

What is Financial Disclosure in Divorce?

What is a Clean Break Order?

Court reduces Wife’s award by £20 million

What is Parallel Parenting? Examples, rules, and why...

Co-Parenting with a Narcissist

Co-Parenting Agreements

Short-term marriage divorce settlements

Can a Mother Stop a Father from Seeing...

Impact of extended family wealth on divorce

NCDR Rules Guide Couples Away From Court

8 Considerations for French Nationals Divorcing in England & Wales

Financial Remedy Orders Explained

What is a Final Order?

Parental alienation: A legal overview

My spouse is going bankrupt. Will it affect...

Spousal maintenance: understanding your rights and responsibilities

The 6 Most Common Reasons Why Couples Get Divorced

What is a Conditional Order?

What is a consent order?

Child Maintenance for High Earners

Parental Conduct and Child Arrangements

Approving Consent Order In High Value Divorce Case...

Does Divorce Jurisdiction Matter?

Breadwinner or homemaker in divorce. Does it matter?

What is Parental Responsibility?

Are trusts protected from divorce?

Is a limited company protected from divorce?

How is a pension split in a divorce?

Who gets the house in a divorce?

IR v OR: Judge Dismisses Pre-Nup in Landmark £184...

What is a transfer of equity?

Do You Have To Go To Court For...

Capital Gains Tax on Divorce

My Spouse Has Cut Me Off During Divorce

How the Court views loans from parents during...

Mesher Orders Explained

Financial Dispute Resolution (FDR) for Divorce