Charles & Co are regularly instructed by parties on separation to secure specialist representation on how to resolve issues ‘once and for all’ in respect of:
- The Family home,
- Family Business/Shareholding.
- Buy to let properties or other investment properties;
- Income
- Home contents;
- Car
- Pension
- Other Investments
We at Charles & Co Solicitors pride ourselves on providing expert guidance and advice to aid the swift resolution of financial issues arising upon divorce.
Interim Relief: Financial remedy before the final hearing or prior to determination of substantive claims is available in some cases to meet urgent needs to include:
- Maintenance Pending Suit
- Legal fee’s allowance.
Inherited or Non Matrimonial Property: It is imperative to secure an early distinction on what constitutes marital and non-marital property as this could have a substantial impact on the overall outcome.
Investigation of assets- Duty of Full and frank Disclosure: There is an overriding duty on divorcing couples to furnish full and frank disclosure of their financial affairs. This will normally be undertaken through a formal exchange of Form E’s ( aka Financial Statement).
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Failure to comply with this duty can lead to Appeals and or agreements being re-opened/set aside and carry heavy costs penalties on the non-disclosing party.
If you suspect that your spouse has hidden assets and or is about to dispose of assets with a view to defeating claims, then we at Charles and Co specialize in the provision of various forms of relief e.g. freezing orders/injunctions, third party disclosure orders
Drafting and Enforcement of orders: Drafting an order professionally and accurately to reflect agreed terms is probably the single most important task on resolution of claims and can avoid disputes over enforcement. In the event that a party fails to comply with the agreed terms then remedied are available in the Family Court to include attachment of earnings, Charging order and Committal to prison.
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