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Amicable's services are 'neutral', but will they help ensure both parties are not taken advantage of? For example, my spouse earns three times more than I do, has always managed the household finances and is very switched on with financial matters while I am not. I worry that now we're both looking out for our own interests that they will steamroller me. We are on fairly good terms at the moment, but I know I need someone in my corner.
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Hello,
Thank you for getting in touch with amicable.
We're here to offer neutral help and guidance to both you and your ex-partner to help with a financial arrangement that is fair in the eyes of the court and is likely to be approved by the them.
What you’re entitled to when you divorce depends on your personal situation. The law doesn’t have a defined formula for dividing assets but the usual starting point is a 50/50 split. Your agreement will need to be judged fair by the court.
To make a fair agreement, you must think about what the courts in England and Wales take into consideration:
If one of you has a greater need, for example, because you are housing the children or earning a lot less, then the split may be different. To learn more about fairness, finances and divorce, listen to this podcast episode or read our blog.
We wish you all the best,
Tatiana from amicable