Ella Ardern
Sue Leighton
Reasons to Vary a Child Arrangement Order
When a relationship ends, making decisions about the welfare of any children or dependents can be extremely challenging. While some parents may be able to agree child arrangements between themselves — either having them recorded as a parenting agreement or by making an informal arrangement — others will need to go to court for a…
Read MoreChallenges with the Family Farm Divorce Process
Divorce can often be a challenging process, something which requires specialist guidance to ensure your needs are satisfied. While the financial claims involved in a family farm divorce (such as income, property, and pensions) are exactly the same as any other separation, there are some unique circumstances which will typically only occur when rural businesses…
Read MoreDealing with a Breach of Child Arrangement Order
Dealing with a divorce or separation can be difficult. This is particularly the case when children are involved. Child arrangements orders were introduced to make the process more straightforward for all parties involved and put the needs of the children first. Unfortunately, even when you have an order, there may be occasions when one party…
Read MoreCan I Sell My Business Before Divorce?
If you own a company, you will want to protect it in the event of a marital breakdown. You may be unsure of what will happen to your company during divorce or concerned about how your assets would be divided between you and your spouse. One of the many questions you might be considering in…
Read MoreA Guide to Divorce in Farming Families
While separations are often challenging, divorce in farming families can be even more difficult to resolve. Farming divorce cases not only have to address the usual child arrangements and financial settlements, but they usually also include high value assets, complex trusts, and inter-generational business interests. Understanding the key features in farming divorce cases can be…
Read MoreProtecting Family Funds: The Case for Nuptial Agreements
A case study highlights the resolution of a recent and controversial financial remedy case by legal director Nadia Davis, who specialises in divorce and financial remedy, based in Birmingham. Davis acted on behalf of the Wife, who married into a wealthy generational farming family, in a case that centred around a long-lasting marriage devoid of…
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How are Assets Divided in a Divorce?
One of the most common questions separating spouses have is “how are assets divided in divorce?” For some, potentially sensitive conversations about finances can lead to significant delays in obtaining a financial remedy order. When there are disagreements over the likes of unmatched contributions and how much each party will need, the potential for conflict…
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