The majority of divorces, dissolutions and separations involve consideration of the family's financial arrangements (including the family home, payment of maintenance and dealing with family owned businesses).
A number of factors are taken into account when considering financial arrangements on divorce or dissolution including the length of marriage or civil partnership, the ages of the parties, their assets, incomes and earning capacities.
Contrary to common perception, there is no automatic 50-50 division of assets. We can advise you as to the likely settlement achievable through use of the court process, negotiation, collaboration and mediation.
Our specialist team of family law solicitors regularly act for successful clients and their partners, often in cases involving complex assets in the UK and abroad. Many of our clients have an international connection; they come from other countries and have assets, businesses or income abroad. The need has therefore never been greater for advice on the impact of the laws of other jurisdictions.
Within our team of specialist lawyers, we have significant experience of cases involving international family law. Jane Keir and Charlotte Bradley are fellows of the International Academy of Matrimonial Lawyers meaning that we have contacts with family lawyers around the world who can help us to act quickly on your behalf.
If you believe your spouse or partner has disposed (or intends to dispose) of assets without your agreement, we can make emergency applications to a court to protect your position, whether those assets have been disposed of in this country or abroad. We can also assist if your spouse has obtained an order against you preventing you from disposing of your assets.
Our legal advice will be given hand in hand with the tax expertise of our private client department and, if necessary, we will call upon the services of accountants, financial and pensions advisers with whom we work on a daily basis.
For more information or advice from our family law specialists, please contact Jane Keir on + 44 (0)20 7814 1200 or email jkeir@kingsleynapley.co.uk.
"All the partners work so hard and go to so much trouble for their clients; they will answer calls on Christmas Day if necessary."
Chambers and Partners 2011