One of the most important issues that arises after the breakdown of a marriage is sorting out the money.
Making financial arrangements like this is known as financial remedy (FR) proceedings.
One of the most important issues that arises after the breakdown of a marriage is sorting out the money.
Making financial arrangements like this is known as financial remedy (FR) proceedings.
Sorting out the money post separation is an area full of pitfalls. Both parties are worried that they will have to pay too much out, or that they won’t get enough back. Achieving a financial settlement between spouses saves time and money for both parties, compared to going to court.
You need to make sure the financial deal you do is right for you (and your children, if you have any). This is why our team at BHP Law are specialists in financial remedy proceedings. We help you work out what you have and what you need and we do our best to reach agreement with your spouse wherever possible. However, if it's necessary, we have capable advocates who can represent you at court to protect your interests and ensuring you are properly represented.
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If you end up having to make an application to Court for financial remedy because it cannot be agreed, it is important to know what the Court will (and won't) look at when making its decision. These include:
There are lots of different types of Order that can be made in financial remedy proceedings. These include:
As we appreciate no two couples have exactly the same assets, we know that there is no 'one size fits all' approach to financial remedy proceedings. We will spend time with you to work out what you need, and how best to achieve this.
If you would like to have a chat about your options or how we may be able to help you please contact a member of the team, complete our call back form or contact us directly at your local office.
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