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Legal Services Payment Orders Case: DR v ES & Ors (Further LSPO Application) [2026] EWFC 15. The decision provides guidance on when the court may grant a further Legal Services Payment Order (LSPO), including funding for historical costs already incurred. Background The parties married in 2008 and separated in 2021. Financial remedy proceedings began in September 2021 and were […]

7 Practical Points for the Client Before Giving Notice of Divorce Gather and preserve financial documents Collect and securely store copies of all accessible financial records—bank statements, mortgage and credit card statements, tax returns, Companies House filings, pension details, property documents, insurance schedules, investment statements, trust and loan details, school fee records, membership info, and

AT Z>UK DIVORCE WE HAVE THE IN-HOUSE EXPERTISE TO TRACE DIGITAL ASSETS Overview Digital assets—cryptocurrencies, tokens and Non-Fungible Tokens (NFTs)—now feature regularly in financial remedy proceedings. They range from modest speculative holdings to portfolios worth many hundreds of thousands of pounds. While some spouses assume crypto is “invisible,” English law treats these assets like any

Recent news has brought attention to the difference between symbolic ceremonies in the UAE and marriages that are officially registered. Using Katie Price’s recent ceremony as an example, this Insight explains how a marriage performed in Dubai or Abu Dhabi can be recognized as legally valid in England and Wales, and why an initial “non-civil”

A skilled lawyer such as our Mark Thomson is able to bring his 35 year experience and creative legal thinking into a devasting demolition of the opponent’s case. Read our client’s story… [1] our client had worked hard and saved a pension pot of over £900,000 and was looking forward to a well deserved retirement

Investing adequately in your divorce case allows an experienced lawyer to maximise your outcome. For instance, if you have a £900,000 pension and aim to challenge the standard 50/50 split—perhaps due to your ex-spouse’s financial misconduct—legal fees can be a worthwhile investment. Consider hiring a skilled professional like Mark Thomson at Z>UK DIVORCE, focusing on

  This Insight outlines English & Welsh law regarding whether WhatsApp messages can create legally binding agreements for property transactions or financial settlements on divorce. Key Principles: Informal written communications like WhatsApp can form contracts if there is clear offer and acceptance, consideration, intention to create legal relations, and certainty of terms. Messages marked “subject

Divorce – Child Maintenance and University Financial Support: England & Wales This Insight summarises the law on (1) child maintenance for children under 18 or in non-advanced education, and (2) financial support once children begin university (advanced education). It also covers how to record arrangements in divorce proceedings. Case Example: Child A: 18, starting university

l Secure access to financial resources (including legal fees) without engendering unnecessary conflict When utilizing joint bank accounts, it is prudent to ensure that sufficient funds are available for essential living expenses and legal representation. Generally, withdrawing approximately 50% of jointly held liquid assets may be defensible as representative of shared ownership, *provided this is

In The Times it is reported Annabel Lane, a life coach specialising in helping women navigate divorce, draws on her personal experience to inspire others. After her 16-year marriage ended, Lane faced an identity crisis but gradually rebuilt her sense of self. She stresses the importance of support, self-care, and acknowledging emotions during tough transitions.