Dividing debt in divorce: what you need to know
When a couple gets divorced, there is often an amount of debt in either or both of their names that needs to be sorted out
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The law pertaining to cohabitation (living together without marriage) is very different to that which applies to married couples.
If you are separating from your cohabiting partner, it may be worthwhile getting to know your legal rights, especially in complex matters where property, finances, inheritance, and custody of your children are concerned.
OUR team of specialist lawyers have also dealt with numerous cases concerning the future educational needs of the children and inheritance. The law does not provide cohabiting couples with the same legal rights as married couples meaning that the law is complex, so we would encourage you to know your rights.
We also encourage both partners to work amicably and aim to resolve the matter through mediation or collaboration. Our team is certainly well placed to deal with your case without raising a conflict. In circumstances where a sterner approach is required to secure your and your children’s rights, we will discuss the court procedure with you thoroughly before proceeding.
In order to ensure that you are secure from the outset of your relationship, we recommend draughting a cohabitation agreement that records you and your partner’s intentions about the split of property and finances and even the time that the children will spend with each parent in the event that the relationship ends.
For more information, please get in touch with us by using info@shortlands.co.uk or call us 02076299905 or book an initial online consultation.
Shortlands is a boutique family law firm with over 20 years of experience in dealing with the trials and tribulations of a divorce and all family law matters. As a result, we have become the first choice of family law specialists in London.
Our professional and highly experienced team of family lawyers can assist you in your legal matters with full respect, ensuring you maintain a private family life. For more extensive advice and information, please email info@shortlands.co.uk or call us 02076299905 or book an initial online consultation.
You need to have been married for at least one year before applying for a divorce. If your marriage breaks down before you’ve been married for a year, you can choose to wait until the end of the first calendar year by separating.
No. You can get divorced in the UK even if you married abroad. The only requirements are that you or your spouse have lived in the UK for at least a year, or both of you are UK domiciled. Most overseas marriages and civil partnerships can be divorced in the UK, so you don’t need to return to the country where you married.
No. Being separated for two years does not automatically dissolve your marriage. You (or your spouse) must apply for a divorce through the court. The same procedure has to be followed before divorce is granted.
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In order to file a divorce in the UK, you require a divorce application form (divorce petition), your original marriage certificate (with a translation if it is not in English).
A divorce in the UK can take approximately 5 to 6 months, but it can take longer if there are disagreements or any complex issues.
You are still able to divorce by showing the court that you have made attempts to locate them. The facts of 2 years’ separation with consent or adultery should not be relied upon in this instance.
When a couple gets divorced, there is often an amount of debt in either or both of their names that needs to be sorted out
One of the most anxiety-inducing repercussions of a split or divorce when you have children with your former partner is what happens when your ex-spouse
One of the things that couples who have newly split up must consider very seriously is the financial effects of living on one income after
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