Who Gets What In A Divorce?
Assuming you don’t have a ‘prenup’ to give you an answer, then it’s 50-50 right?
Wrong. Cases where the capital assets are divided equally remain a comparative rarity. For most, a combination of factors which point to an unequal division, whether driven by the requirement to meet ‘needs’ (particularly of any children), or because one party has brought into the marriage a disproportionate capital contribution, often from ‘non-matrimonial’ sources.
But enough law for now – you can read more about it in our blog, ‘How Does a Judge Decide on Fair Division of Assets on Divorce?‘
We are lucky (or unlucky, depending on your point of view) enough to have a highly bespoke legal system, designed to be fair in your family’s individual circumstances. It is the opposite of ‘one size fits all’… which can make things somewhat unpredictable…
If you have more questions about this topic or any other legal issues arising on divorce or separation, please do get in touch as we are always happy to help. You can call us on 0203 488 4475 or email contact@thedivorcesurgery.co.
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