When divorce is not an option, separation agreements can be a way for unmarried couples to separate legally, whilst protecting the children, property, money and investments. At IMD Solicitors our separation agreement solicitors are here to help.
A separation agreement is a legal document made between a couple who are considering separating or have already separated. Married partners, those in a civil partnership or cohabitating couples may choose to consider entering into a separation agreement.
Another form of separation that a couple might wish to consider is “judicial separation”. This is similar to the divorce process but the court does not need to inquire as to whether the marriage has “irretrievably broken down”. Whilst it does not dissolve the marriage and bring it to an end, it enables the parties to live separately and apply for an order to deal with financial matters. Get in touch with our separation agreement solicitors now and call 0330 107 0107.
If a party makes an application for financial remedy proceedings in the future, the court will take the separation agreement into consideration. However, the court maintains discretion in determining the appropriate division of the parties’ financial resources even when there is a separation agreement; the court might need to consider if there are any compelling reasons why it would be “unjust” to hold the parties to the agreement. There is clear guidance and procedure to fellow in what meets the criteria for a “qualifying nuptial agreement”.
IMD Solicitors understand the difficulties and emotional strain families go through when a marriage breaks down and are here to help ensure the best possible agreement is put in place. Get in touch with our expert separation agreement solicitors to make an enquiry.
For further advice on rights for unmarried couples, contact our multi-cultural separation agreement UK solicitors today to discuss your case on 0330 107 0107 or request a call back.