Inheritance and Divorce: Is It Protected?
Is an inheritance safe in a divorce? Usually it is treated as separate – but not always. When it is protected, how mingling and needs can override it, and how a prenup helps.
Divorce & Finances
How assets, pensions, debts, the house and maintenance are dealt with on divorce in England & Wales, and how a prenup changes the picture.
Start here: How Are Assets Divided in a Divorce in the UK?
Short Marriages and Divorce Settlements
Does a short marriage mean a smaller settlement? Sometimes. How the length of a marriage affects the financial outcome, why needs still govern, and how a prenup protects what you bring in.
How Is Debt Split in a UK Divorce?
It is not just assets that get divided – debts matter too. How debt is treated and split on divorce, the difference between sole and joint debt, and how a prenup can help.
What Is a Financial Consent Order?
Agreed your finances on divorce? A consent order makes it legally binding and final. What a financial consent order is, why you need one, and how it differs from a prenup.
Can an Ex Make a Financial Claim After Divorce?
Divorced years ago but never sorted the finances formally? An ex may still be able to claim. Why the divorce alone does not end financial ties – and how to close the door for good.
What Happens to Joint Bank Accounts in a Divorce?
A joint account can become a flashpoint when a marriage ends. What happens to joint bank accounts in a divorce, whether one partner can drain it, and how to handle them sensibly.
UK Divorce Statistics and What They Mean for You
Divorce statistics are sobering but easily misread. Here is how to think about the official UK divorce figures from the ONS - what they do and do not tell you, and what they sensibly mean for you.
The Cost of Divorce in the UK
Divorce can cost far more than the court fee once legal advice and a contested settlement are added in. Here is what really drives the cost of divorce in the UK - and how a prenup helps keep it down.