Matrimonial home rights explained: What they are and how to register them
When a marriage or civil partnership breaks down, one of the most urgent concerns is often: “Can I stay in
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A financial settlement sets out how assets such as property, savings, pensions and income are divided following divorce. For many people, this is one of the most stressful parts of the process, with long-term consequences for financial security.
We take time to understand your circumstances and priorities. Our role is to guide you through your options, explain what is realistic and help you make informed decisions that support your future independence and stability.
Our guide to financial settlements during divorce explains how the settlement is worked out.
Many financial settlements can be agreed through negotiation or mediation, avoiding the emotional and financial strain of court proceedings. We will support you in reaching agreement where possible, and represent you robustly if court becomes necessary.
Any settlement must take account of children’s needs and aim to be fair to both parties. We help you navigate this balance carefully, with clear advice at every stage.
The family team at Tees is led by dedicated and committed partners whose professionalism percolates through the whole department.
Key areas our family law solicitors can help you with include:
We’ll support you in all areas of family law from divorce mediation to court appearances, and prenuptial and postnuptial agreements.
We have a team of in-house independent financial advisers who work closely with our lawyers to deliver all the advice you need. Our IFAs are regulated and authorised by the Financial Conduct Authority, which means we are accountable for all the advice we give.
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