FamilyLaw

Divorce and financial settlement – 5 key considerations

Divorce and financial settlement – 5 key considerations

The legislation governing a divorce’s financial settlement can be extremely complicated. The Court’s broad discretion in selecting who receives what is one of the key causes of this. There is no precise calculator that can tell you, depending on your circumstances, what a reasonable financial settlement on divorce should be, other than child support. This…

What are the rights of unmarried couples when their partner dies?

What are the rights of unmarried couples when their partner dies?

One in ten cohabiting couples mistakenly believed that they would automatically be entitled to inherit their partner’s share of any property that they lived in together, according to recent research by the insurance company Direct Line, which found that 38% of cohabiting couples in the UK were unsure of what their rights would be should…

Unmarried Couples Living Together Without Marrying – Know What Your Legal Rights Are

Unmarried Couples Living Together Without Marrying – Know What Your Legal Rights Are

Do you and your partner intend to purchase a home? Maybe you’ve decided to put off getting married or wait until you’re higher up the housing ladder to start saving for one. Have you shared a home in your partner’s name that you have owned jointly for a long time? This article is a must-read…

Rights of unmarried couples who live together after the death of their partner

Rights of unmarried couples who live together after the death of their partner

One in ten cohabiting couples mistakenly believed that they would automatically be entitled to inherit their partner’s share of any property that they lived in together, according to recent research by the insurance company Direct Line, which found that 38% of cohabiting couples in the UK were unsure of what their rights would be should…

Can I get financial settlement and support from my spouse if we decide to divorce? 

Can I get financial settlement and support from my spouse if we decide to divorce? 

Every couple has unique circumstances, therefore there is no one method that works for everyone when dividing assets during a divorce. Having said that, there are some guidelines you may adhere to to make sure a judge will find your agreement to be fair. In this article, you’ll discover what factors a court considers when examining…

The legal right of grandparents to have contact with their Grandchildren.

The legal right of grandparents to have contact with their Grandchildren.

A grandparent may request contact from the Court, but they must first have the court’s approval before they can submit a formal application. Unless they fit one of a list of requirements, which are listed below, this is typically the case. Keep reading to know more about the legal right of grandparents. The term “Child…

Do I have to pay half of my partner’s hidden credit card debt? 

Do I have to pay half of my partner’s hidden credit card debt? 

There are many unpleasant surprises associated with the dissolution of a marriage or civil partnership. This holds true for all facets of your relationship, including your financial situation. Secret credit card debts can all too frequently be the cause of a lot of grief and distress when assets and liabilities are disclosed with the intention…

Business Valuation in Divorce Proceedings – Receiving a Fair Share

Business Valuation in Divorce Proceedings – Receiving a Fair Share

Even in the best of circumstances, estimating the value of a shareholding can be difficult, but doing so in the context of a retroactive market can be particularly onerous. Companies established or acquired during a marriage are regarded as matrimonial property in Scotland. Experts will attempt to determine the company’s value at the “relevant date,”…