Financial & Property Matters
Financial arrangements can be one of the most difficult aspects of a relationship breakdown. The family home, savings, pensions, maintenance and other assets may all need to be considered before a fair and workable arrangement can be reached.
SWM Solicitors advises on financial and property matters arising from divorce and separation, helping clients understand their options and work towards appropriate arrangements for the future.
Understanding Your Financial Position
Financial Settlements
A financial settlement can determine how financial resources are dealt with following the breakdown of a marriage or relationship.
Division of Matrimonial Assets
Matrimonial assets may include property, savings, investments and other financial resources accumulated during a marriage.
Property and the Family Home
Matrimonial Property
Property can form a significant part of a couple’s financial arrangements. We can advise on issues concerning matrimonial property and how property interests may need to be addressed following separation.
Family Home Disputes
The family home can be particularly difficult to deal with when a relationship ends. Questions may arise over ownership, occupation, sale or the financial arrangements surrounding the property.
Looking Beyond Property
Pension Sharing
Pension sharing may need to be considered as part of wider financial arrangements following divorce. We can advise on the legal issues surrounding pension sharing and how pensions may form part of financial discussions.
Spousal Maintenance
In some circumstances, one spouse may require ongoing financial support from the other following separation or divorce. We can advise on spousal maintenance and the factors that may need to be considered when determining appropriate financial arrangements.
Child Maintenance
Financial responsibility for children does not end when parents separate.
Where disagreements arise regarding child maintenance, we can advise on the legal issues involved and help you understand the options available for resolving the dispute.
Turning an Agreement Into a Formal Arrangement
Consent Orders
Where divorcing couples have reached an agreement about their finances, a consent order can be used to formalise the agreed arrangements through the court.
Clean Break Orders
Whether a clean break is suitable depends on the circumstances of the case and the financial arrangements being made. We can advise you on whether this type of order may be appropriate.
When Financial Issues Cannot Be Agreed
Not every financial matter can be resolved through agreement. Differences may arise over property, pensions, maintenance or the value and ownership of assets.
Where negotiations become difficult, legal advice can help clarify the issues and identify the available routes towards resolution.
Protecting Your Financial Future
Financial arrangements following a relationship breakdown can have long-term consequences. It is therefore important to consider the wider financial picture rather than focusing on one asset or issue in isolation.
Our solicitors take a practical approach to financial and property matters, helping you understand the potential implications of the arrangements being considered.