10 June 2020
The melting pot of a divorce, a pandemic and an uncertain housing market
The family courts remain open in the midst of this pandemic and as a divorce lawyer, I therefore continue to grapple with the question of how the asset pot should be divided fairly and in accordance with the law when there is so much uncertainty in the global market. Whilst the government recently announced the “re-opening” of the property market, economists and housing experts have differing views on how significant the fall in house prices will be and when the market can be expected to bounce back.
27 May 2020
Coronavirus and fluctuating pension values – will it affect my divorce settlement?
The uncertain financial trajectory as a result of the coronavirus crisis is something that couples going through the divorce process need to consider carefully as it can have an impact on their financial settlements. Pension assets can often get overlooked on divorce generally as they are not viewed in the same way as a cash asset or a property.
22 May 2020
Loosening lockdown: practical points for separating couples
Now we have a loose ‘sketch’ of how the country might emerge from lockdown, Cady Pearce considers what divorcing couples should be considering.
18 May 2020
COVID-19 and the diary of a family and divorce trainee solicitor in lockdown
A peek into the lockdown diary of Lucy Bluck, family and divorce trainee solicitor at Kingsley Napley. She shares her experience of about remote hearings, the WFH adjustment and a virtual murder mystery party.
12 May 2020
The impact of the coronavirus crisis on business valuations in divorce settlements
The impact of COVID-19 is being felt in many different ways. For those going through a separation or divorce, the pandemic has added a layer of uncertainty and stress to an already difficult process. This is particularly so for those who own a business (or whose spouse does), where the value of their business may have been affected and they are concerned with the impact on a financial settlement. In this blog, we look at the complexities of valuing businesses in divorce proceedings at this unprecedented time and provide some practical considerations.
