Many people are surprised to learn that getting divorced does not end their financial relationship with their former spouse. The divorce final order closes the marriage. It does not close the finances. Unless a financial order has been approved by the court, the legal and financial ties between former partners remain open, no matter how many years have passed- basically, you’re still ‘financially married’.
When couples separate and there are disputes about children, finances or property, mediation can be a far more flexible, cost-effective and less adversarial alternative to court. One of the ways people on low incomes can access help is through the government’s legal aid scheme, but there is also separate help available for paying court-related fees….
A broken System: what the latest report reveals The latest report from the Public Accounts Committee (PAC) paints a stark picture of the UK’s family justice system. As of December 2024, over 4,000 children were caught in family court cases lasting more than 100 weeks, nearly two years! Despite a legal requirement for most public…
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The government are offering £500 towards mediation in cases involving child contact and arrangements (subject to availability)
