Divorce is rarely straightforward. But for many people, it isn’t just the emotional separation that makes it difficult – it’s the financial uncertainty that follows. Over the years, I’ve worked with many people navigating divorce and separation, who feel completely in the
Agreeing isn’t easy when you’ve split, but it has many advantages. Financial agreements spare you the slog of a drawn-out divorce process, helping you save money and many headaches. What is a divorce financial agreement? A divorce financial agreement covers, in writing,
The average cost of a divorce in the United States is between $15,000 and $20,000. High-conflict cases can exceed $100,000. With those stakes, knowing your financial priorities before settlement talks begin is essential. While divorce rates are down, “Gray Divorce” rates are
Recent reporting of the decision in LP v MP [2025] EWFC 473 has brought renewed attention to an issue that continues to evolve within family law: the extent to which coercive and controlling behaviour can directly affect financial outcomes on divorce. In
Divorce is one of the most complex events most people will ever go through, and the list of forms and documents can feel overwhelming, but there is one document that often carries more weight in determining the financial outcome of a divorce
Deciding to share ownership of a home is a major milestone for any couple. Whether you are adding a partner to the deeds of a primary residence or gifting an investment property, the process involves more than just updating a name. In
Divorce proceedings are often financially complex. The increasing prevalence of cryptoassets is introducing an additional layer of difficulty for separating couples and their advisers. As digital assets become more mainstream, they are appearing more frequently in financial settlements. Yet many individuals involved
Divorce is never easy and if you own a business, it does carry additional complexity. Over the past three decades, Mark Betteridge has advised many business owners considering separation. A common theme is that separation is approached with understandable anxiety: “Will I
Every year, thousands of people face unfair divorce settlements because their former partners hide or disguise their true wealth. In this article, iSanctuary’s Director of Investigations, George Simpson, talks about how hidden assets can be uncovered, and what you can do to
The recent Court of Appeal ruling in London has reignited global attention on one of the most high-value divorce cases in history. Natalia Potanina, ex-wife of Russian billionaire Vladimir Potanin, has won the right to pursue a multi-billion-dollar claim for 50% of
The short answer is that Standish affects things a bit – but it probably just confirms what a family solicitor would advise you to do anyway. The longer answer is that highest court of the land has carried out one of its
When we think about grief after divorce, most people imagine the loss of love, trust, or family structure. But there’s another kind of grief that runs deep—and is rarely named: money grief. One of my clients once said, “I’m not grieving the
