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Who Pays Legal Fees for a Divorce?
Divorce can be tough both emotionally and financially, and many wonder who covers the costs. This guide explains how fees work in England and Wales, including solicitors’ fees, court charges, and how costs may be shared.
Divorce and Share Options
How Are Long-Term Incentive Plans and Share Options Handled in a Divorce?
This article covers how courts handle, value, and divide LTIPs and share options in divorce.
Investment Properties and Divorce
Dividing rental properties in divorce can be complex, with legal and tax issues to consider. In England and Wales, they’re often treated as matrimonial assets, with courts aiming for a fair split based on needs, contributions, and children’s welfare.
Divorcing a Banker? Understanding Bankers’ Bonuses, Deferred Compensation & Divorce Settlements
Divorcing a banker presents unique challenges, particularly when it comes to understanding and dividing complex forms of remuneration such as bonuses, share options and deferred compensation. These financial packages impact both spouses and are often highly structured, variable, and contingent on future performance or continued employment — making it far from straightforward to achieve a fair and accurate divorce settlement.
Duxbury Calculations in Divorce: What They Are and When to Use Them
In this guide, we’ll explore how Duxbury calculations work, when they are used, their benefits and limitations, and how they apply in high net worth divorce cases. Whether you're considering a clean break or evaluating ongoing spousal maintenance, understanding this model is essentials.
High Net Worth Divorce and Private Equity: Key Considerations
Divorces involving high-net-worth individuals (HNWIs) often present unique complexities, particularly when assets include private equity interests. Unlike cash or publicly traded shares, private equity assets—such as carried interest, limited partnership stakes, and co-investments—are often illiquid, contingent on future performance, and subject to restrictions on transfer. These factors pose significant challenges in valuation and division during divorce proceedings.
Hiding Assets in a Divorce: A Costly and Risky Mistake
The temptation to hide wealth from a financial settlement can be strong, especially in a high net worth divorce—but hiding assets in a divorce is not only unethical, it is illegal and carries severe consequences. From offshore accounts to hidden business interests, this article explores how people attempt to conceal assets, how family lawyers uncover them, and the significant risks and penalties involved.
Parental Alienation
Parental alienation can occur when one parent deliberately undermines the child’s relationship with the other parent. These behaviours can have serious consequences, including emotional harm to the child and strained relationships within the family. An alienated child often faces emotional distress and confusion due to negative influences from a parent, which can lead to long-term challenges in understanding their relationships with each parent.
Does Divorce Revoke A Will?
Divorce is a life-changing event that affects many aspects of your life, including your financial arrangements and your future plans. One area often overlooked is the impact divorce can have on your current will.
It’s Not You, It’s the Date: Is there such a thing as “Divorce Day”
Every January, headlines resurface claiming that the first Monday of January is “Divorce Day” – the name given to the supposed peak time when couples rush to lawyers to file for divorce. Read the thoughts of our Paralegal, Estelle Lluch.
Experiencing Economic Abuse: Raising Awareness
This week saw the UK acknowledge Economic Abuse Awareness Day amidst latest research that shows that, in the last 12 months nearly one million UK women were prevented from leaving a dangerous partner because of economic abuse.
Ribet Myles recognised as one of The Times Best Law Firms 2025
We are delighted to announce that Ribet Myles has been named as one of the The Times Best Law Firms for 2025 for the 3rd year running.
Ribet Myles shortlisted for prestigious International Award
Ribet Myles has been shortlisted for the 2025 International Powerwomen Awards in the Female Leadership: Organisation of the Year category.
Ribet Myles in the spotlight once again in UK guide to best legal talent for 2025
Ribet Myles has once again been ranked in the prestigious Chambers and Partners UK Guide 2025.
Ribet Myles grow future family law talent
Ribet Myles has expanded the team with a trio of paralegals bringing fresh support for the firm’s growing case load.
Ribet Myles moves up the rankings in leading independent guide to the legal profession
Ribet Myles has moved up the rankings in one of the world’s leading independent guides to law firms in the UK, The Legal 500 UK Solicitors’ Guide 2025.
The Ultimate Guide to High Net Worth Divorce: A High Net Worth Divorce Lawyer’s Perspective
Navigating a high net worth divorce is a complex and multifaceted process that requires careful consideration of various legal, financial, and personal factors
Understanding the Stages of Divorce in England and Wales
Divorce in England and Wales can be a daunting process, filled with emotional and legal complexities. This article aims to demystify the process by outlining the key stages of divorce, starting with the divorce application, helping you understand what to expect at each step.
How Child Arrangements are Made During a Divorce in England and Wales: A Guide for Families
Divorce is an emotionally challenging time for all involved, especially for children. As parents navigate the complexities of separating, it's crucial to prioritise the well-being of their children. This article aims to guide parents through the process of making child arrangements during a divorce in England and Wales, ensuring the best possible outcome for their children.
What Happens to Pensions in a Divorce?
Pensions can be considered part of the marital assets in a divorce in England and Wales, so your ex-husband or wife may be entitled to a share of your pension as part of the divorce financial settlement. However, this depends on several factors, including the length of your marriage, your respective financial needs, and how your other marital assets are distributed.