by Mary Waring | Sep 21, 2018 | Divorce myths, Divorce/separation, Pensions
There were some rather shocking headlines last week regarding women losing out on pensions when they divorce. This was all sparked by an Age UK report. The report stated that is should be “the norm” for private pensions to be considered as part of the...
by Mary Waring | Jul 30, 2014 | Divorce myths, Real Stories
The previous blog “How is the value of my pension share calculated?” highlighted the process to be followed in calculating the amount of funds to be transferred on implementation of a pension share. If there is a significant fall in the stock market from the date of...
by Mary Waring | Nov 4, 2013 | Divorce myths, Divorce/separation
It’s not unusual that when there are children in the marriage that the wife earns less than the husband. She may be a stay at home mum or earn a lower income simply because she works fewer hours in order to be able to cover childcare. It’s also quite usual that if...
by Mary Waring | Oct 30, 2013 | Divorce myths, Divorce/separation
Following divorce it’s very likely you will want to maintain the same lifestyle as you enjoyed during your marriage. If there are sufficient funds to go round that’s likely to be the outcome. However, consider what will happen if there isn’t enough money. The same...
by Mary Waring | Oct 23, 2013 | Divorce myths, Divorce/separation
As mentioned in “Should I use a solicitor for my divorce?” instructing a solicitor does not automatically mean you will end up in court with protracted, drawn out divorce proceedings. There are a number of other alternatives, and which one of these is...
by Mary Waring | Oct 17, 2013 | Divorce myths, Divorce/separation
If you and your husband are getting on well, or you have a limited budget, you might think it’s a good idea to want to sort the divorce yourself, without instructing a solicitor. A DIY divorce will be cheaper than using a solicitor in the short term, but may infact be...