In contested matrimonial property and financial cases there is always a danger that if you instruct a solicitor with little experience in this type of work, then the 50/50 starting point, usually adopted by the courts for asset division may well end up being the inappropriate outcome in your particular case.
It is always important in every case to give absolutely full weight to all of the factors under section 25 the Matrimonial Causes Act 1973 which should properly be taken into account in the particular circumstances of your individual case in order to maximise what is properly due to you.
By way of example, in a case which my firm has recently settled involving capital assets exceeding over half a million pounds, we recovered for the wife over 90% of all those immediately realisable capital assets as well as a 50% pension (exceeding £500,000) sharing order in respect of all the pension assets.
It therefore always pays dividends to consult experts who can always ensure that you recover what is rightfully yours when your relationship breaks down.
Our Senior Partner, Richard Hirst, deals specifically with high net worth matrimonial cases and has specialised in Family Law for over 30 years.
For an assessment of what you should properly be seeking in your particular case contact richard.hirst@lakerlegal.co.uk or telephone him on 01524 753040
