The Legal implications of separation
Family breakdown can be emotionally and financially draining. If you’re facing divorce or separation, it’s difficult to know who to turn to for advice. There may be a number of legal processes you need to go through to separate. These will vary depending on whether or not you are married and the nature of your assets. Legal processes can increase conflict between parents, so it is important for you to think carefully about how you wish to resolve issues between you and your former partner. Instructing a solicitor will assist you in understanding the legal processes relevant to you and your available options.
You may need to deal with the following legal processes:-
- Obtain a divorce/dissolve the civil partnership
- Obtain a Court Order dealing with the financial aspects of your separation in relation to any jointly owned property, lump sum, spousal maintenance and pensions provision.
- Deal with any property conveyancing formalities if a property is to be transferred, sold or purchased.
- Prepare a new Will.
It is often important to take legal advice when you first separate. For more information visit www.sillslegal.co.uk
A commonly held misconception is that cohabitees have the same or similar rights as married couples. This is not the case. However, if you do live together as a couple you may need to deal with the following legal issues upon separation:-
- Assess your financial interest in any properties.
- Deal with any property conveyancing formalities if a property is to be transferred, sold or purchased.
- Prepare a new Will.
It is often important to take legal advice when you first separate. For more information visit www.sillslegal.co.uk
WARNING If you feel that your ex is concealing or disposing of assets it is important to seek legal advice immediately.
