It is well known that the courts in England and Wales can be more generous than the courts of many other countries when it comes to financial settlements on divorce, particularly in relation to financial provision for wives. Indeed, in some jurisdictions wives may receive little or no provision from the local courts. It is […]
Government shelves plans for compulsory mediation
The Government has shelved plans for the introduction of compulsory mediation in family cases, at least for the time being. The news was contained in the Government’s response to a consultation it held last year on resolving private family disputes earlier through family mediation. The consultation sought views on several issues, including three key proposals: […]
For the first time, the percentage of married people falls below 50%, sparking calls for cohabitation rights
A remarkable statistic has sparked calls for cohabitants to be given basic financial and property rights on relationship breakdown. In January the Office for National Statistics published annual population estimates by marital status and living arrangements in England and Wales, for 2021/2. Decline of marriage and rise of cohabitation The estimates indicated that whilst married […]
5 Star Review for Sarah Woodward
“Excellent support from Sarah. Sarah Woodward supported and advised me through a lengthy financial separation. At every stage Sarah gave me solid and pragmatic advice, and did so whilst being mindful of a complex emotional context. She helped me reach a conclusion that I feel was the best outcome for both parties, but above all […]
Dealing with housing needs on divorce
When the court is asked to deal with a financial remedies application sorting out financial arrangements on divorce it is required to specifically consider certain factors. One of those factors, and often the most important one, is the financial needs, obligations and responsibilities which each of the parties to the marriage has or is likely […]
Research reveals the reality of divorce finances for most
Every year around 100,000 couples get divorced in England and Wales. And most of those divorces should involve important financial arrangements, which will affect the future of the parties and any dependent children. But until now little has been known about those financial arrangements, and how the couples sort them out (if, indeed, they do […]
