What is a financial order?

Factors Considered by the Court: When making financial orders in divorce cases, the court considers various factors, including:
The income, earning capacity, property, and financial resources of each spouse.
The financial needs, obligations, and responsibilities of each spouse, including any dependent children.
The standard of living enjoyed by the family before the breakdown of the marriage.
The age, health, and duration of the marriage.
Any contributions made by each spouse to the welfare of the family, including homemaking and caregiving responsibilities.
Any conduct of the parties that the court considers relevant, such as financial misconduct or dissipation of assets.… Read More What is a financial order?

Divorce and children

Financial Provision: In addition to child arrangements, divorcing parents must also consider financial provision for their children. This may include child maintenance payments, which are calculated based on the non-resident parent’s income and the number of children requiring support. The Child Maintenance Service (CMS) can help parents calculate and manage child maintenance payments.… Read More Divorce and children

Claiming financial support from Ex’s girlfriend

If you are seeking financial support from your ex-partner’s girlfriend, it would likely depend on the specifics of your situation and any legal agreements or arrangements in place. For example, if your ex-partner and their girlfriend are living together and sharing expenses, there may be indirect financial benefits that could potentially be considered in certain legal contexts, such as divorce proceedings.… Read More Claiming financial support from Ex’s girlfriend

Legally still married

In the United Kingdom, being legally married means you have certain rights and obligations, including financial ones, even if you are separated. The division of assets and property upon divorce or separation can be complex and is usually determined by various factors, including the length of the marriage, the contributions each spouse made to the marriage (financially or otherwise), the needs of any children involved, and the financial resources and needs of each spouse.… Read More Legally still married