We aim to explain fully, the extent of your financial claim against your spouse in any negotiations

When a marriage or civil partnership breaks down there are a number of practical issues which require resolution. As your children’s welfare is our first priority we concentrate on establishing the residence and contact arrangements in respect of the children.

The division of the matrimonial assets/civil partnership assets and the future financial provision for each spouse and the children.

We can assist you in negotiating a financial settlement, which is reached when both parties exchange their financial documents with a view to reaching a matrimonial settlement. This can be done outside of Court.

We have extensive experience in dealing with financially complex cases and we aim to explain fully, the extent of your financial claim against your spouse in any negotiations, in respect of a matrimonial settlement.

When we assist you in negotiating a matrimonial settlement we ensure that your decision is fully informed and we do our best to minimise your anxiety and stress, by achieving a speedy resolution of your financial issues.

Sometimes an application has to be issued to Court in order to resolve a financial dispute or obtain disclosure of financial documents. This may entail a Final Hearing before a Judge to settle all matters but most cases are settled through negotiation between the couple and their legal advisers.

Matrimonial Settlements normally deal with the following issues:

• The division of assets – transfer of property
• Payment of a lump sum
• Pension rights
• Maintenance
• Future Divorce Proceedings
• Cohabitation
• Civil/Partnerships
• Mediation