When a relationship ends, a couple may need to apply to court to impose a financial order if they are unable to reach agreement on how to split their finances. This might include, for example: – one-off payments, – regular maintenance for…
What is a separation agreement?
A separation agreement is a document entered into by separating spouses. A separation agreement is crafted to the particular circumstances of each separating couple, but it will usually deal with a division of the financial pot. A separation agreement is…
What is a penal notice?
A court order will usually require people to act in a particular way, perhaps to pay someone a lump sum of money, or to sign paperwork, or to deliver a child to a particular meeting point. If a penal notice…
7 Practical Tips for Getting Divorced
Seven useful practical tips for getting through the divorce process and for dealing with your solicitor. Divorce generates paperwork. Much more that you would imagine. To make life easier, bulk buy yourself files, dividers, a filing cabinet, whatever you need…
Taking holidays with children after divorce: what if your ex does not consent?
In central Milton Keynes, the flags are flying, telling us that we are hosting an event that is #toobigtomiss: the Rugby World Cup 2015. Undoubtedly rugby fans young and old will be flocking to the MK Dons 30,000 seater stadium…
Rainscourt Family Law Solicitors recommended in “The Legal 500”
The Legal 500 UK 2014 We are pleased to announce that Rainscourt Family Law Solicitors has been recommended in the 2014 edition of the Legal 500. The Legal 500 is the leading independent guide to law firms in the UK. “For…
Will a new relationship affect spousal maintenance or my divorce settlement?
Hemmingway said that “.. wherever you go for the rest of your life, it stays with you, for Paris is a moveable feast.” This same sentiment is applicable to the concept of spousal maintenance. Spousal maintenance may be claimed by…
Can Bitcoins be used to hide assets in a divorce?
Bitcoins Bitcoins are an online payment system, also known as a virtual currency. Unlike other world currencies, Bitcoins are not controlled by any government, and can be traded and stored entirely anonymously. The popularity of Bitcoins in recent years is…
Milton Keynes has one of the highest levels of separation in England and Wales
Census data released by the Office for National Statistics shows that Milton Keynes one of the highest proportions of separated people in England and Wales. Separated is this context means living apart, yet still legally married or in a civil partnership. There…
Business valuations and divorce
The issue of how to deal with a business and business valuation on divorce is dealt with in a newly published High Court case of SK v TK*. The husband had establish a very successful business during the marriage, of…