Reframing Support for Separated Families
The ongoing theme of bringing about reform to the legislation in the world of family law resumed last week, following the publication of a new, pioneering report.
Help, I can’t pay maintenance to my ex!
The Coronavirus Job Retention Scheme is a lifeline for many, but if you are paying maintenance to your ex spouse, in addition to trying to cover your own mortgage and outgoings, then you are going to be hit very hard, especially if you previously enjoyed an income over £30,000 p.a.
Pensions in Family Law – a story of ”unintended discrimination”?
Pension sharing orders have been in existence now for well nigh 20 years since their introduction on 1 December 2000. The aim was, as the name suggests, that pensions could be split or shared going forwards, to create fairness between spouses and civil partners on divorce or dissolution. However, research highlights that pension inequality is rife, both in general terms and subsequent to divorce.
Time for a Pre-Nup?
The arrival of the coronavirus pandemic and the resulting social distancing measures have meant that many couples have had to postpone their wedding date. Whilst disappointing, this does give couples the opportunity to consider whether a Pre-Nuptial Agreement would be appropriate for them.
If we can’t afford to sell our family home, do we need to sort out finances on separation?
Unfortunately, given house prices and stricter mortgage requirements, many couples find that when they separate, they have to leave their family home in their joint names, with the person that has moved out of the property having to rent a separate property.
New Year blues – family mediation
TWM’s Family team discusses family mediation and how to cut your legal bill without cutting corners.