A one-size-fits-all approach doesn’t work when defining a financial settlement. We'll look at your finances and lifestyle and ensure you get the best outcome possible. A range of factors are taken into account when deciding the terms, including:

• You and your partner's assets and finances
• You and your partner’s current and future needs
• Each of your earnings and earning capacity
• The standard of living during the marriage
• Whether there is any foreseeable change in your or your partner's finances
• Whether you have children, and if so, their ages and needs
• The age of you and your partner
• Both parties’ health, and whether this will affect your future abilities to earn
• The length of your marriage – including any time spent living together before you got married.

You do not necessarily need to go to court to reach a financial settlement – you could agree an outcome with your partner through negotiation, arbitration, mediation or collaboration. Our family law team includes trained mediators and arbitrators, who can help you get a quick resolution.

However, it is worth noting, that even if you agree a financial settlement out of court, you may need to take other issues, such as childcare, before a judge.

Mediation is a cost-effective and less confrontational way of resolving any disputes you and your ex-partner are facing.

Working with a trained mediator, you’ll be able to discuss issues such as child arrangements and finances in a neutral and calm setting. 

Many clients find mediation useful as it makes sure their voice is heard without confrontation.

We work with you to ensure you understand the process and feel comfortable with every decision. It’s important to work with experts whom you trust, and who have the knowledge and experience to secure you the best possible result.

Expert Anna Chenoweth discusses managing financial arrangements in more detail.