Going through a separation or divorce can be one oflife’s most challenging transitions emotionally, legally and financially. Formany individuals during, or in the aftermath, of a legal separation, it marksnot only in personal circumstances, but a shift in responsibility and involvementin managing their financial affairs.
Download brochureWe have often found that during the divorce proceedings, existing advisory relationships can become suddenly fragmented or unavailable. These could include accountants, bankers, investment managers andlawyers.
We step in to fill the gaps by making new introductions to ensure you have a trusted team around you. Where needed, we can source a divorce coach to support your emotional well-being throughout.
In the aftermath of the proceedings, we can stay involved, managing the advisers and making sure that all of our clients' needs are being met.
The first step in creating your personal financial plan is often the hardest. It involves big questions like: where do you seeyourself in five, ten, or thirty years?
A separation or divorce can mark a significant turning point, not only in your personal circumstances, but in how you choose to shape your future. We work with you to clarify your priorities, values and long-term aspirations.
In many ways, this transition requires you to becomethe CEO of the rest of your life - setting the direction, making considered decisions and determining what success now looks like for you and your family.
We act as your trusted partner, coordinating the technical, financial andstructural elements required to support that vision. Where desired, we may introduce a specialist mindsetcoach to support you in exploring your aspirations and approaching importantdecisions with clarity and confidence.
Divorce is a sensitive subject. That is why we always preserve strict confidentiality on all levels. We are used to working with families and individuals for whom privacy is paramount.
We will always be on the lookout for ways that you can further protect your interests and information.
Post-divorce you may want to explore residency orrelocation options, or lose the rights to stay where you live. Planning for these eventualities is essential.
We have significant experience working with these matters, especially with regard to visas. Through our network of trusted strategic advisers, we can help you structure the most practical solution foryour particular situation.
In order to achieve a financial settlement following divorce, both parties are required to fully declare their finances by completing a Form E to enable the court to make a financial order. We can assistby compiling and organising this for you, minimising stress for you.
In some circumstances, a party may provide anincomplete or inaccurate picture of their assets to their spouse or civilpartner during the relationship and, more particularly, during any subsequent divorce proceedings.
We can work with specialists to trace assets as wellas audit bank and credit card transactions, going back over many years, identifying hotels, hire cars, flights, and so on to support the fair and informed negotiation of any settlement you might be seeking.
Non-financial spouse in her early-thirties at the time of her divorce with a very young child.
Our client came to us at the height of the divorce proceedings after discovering the full extent of her husband’s infidelity.
Non-financial spouse in her mid-thirties at the time of her divorce.
A partner in a law firm was introduced to us via his divorce solicitors to help him disclose his financial affairs to his wife.
Businesswoman with adult children who took the very difficult decision to go through a divorce.
Two existing clients decided that their marriage was ill suited for both. Whilst the decision was amicable, they wanted to reach a fair decision and move on quickly.
