1 Lawyer / 2 Clients

Since 2022 it has been possible to for a single lawyer to act for both parties who are getting divorced and want to settle their claims regarding their finances.

The Government made this possible to reduce the cost of divorce.

For you to make use of 1 Lawyer/ 2 Clients both you and your ex need to come to an agreement regarding the financial split.

The split need not be 50/50 but it must be in the eyes of the court a ‘fair and reasonable’ division of the assets and liabilities.

Your lawyer will be able to advise as to whether your agreed settlement needs to be amended to ensure that the court is willing to approve the order.

The main advantage of making use of 1 Lawyer/2 Clients is the reduced legal costs. It is also less stressful and tends to be much quicker.