I'll see you in court? Divorcing couples have other options

Advisers should be aware of non-court dispute resolution options

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Lawyer Alistair Myles explains non-court dispute resolution options available to clients going through a divorce...

A recent divorce judgement against the backdrop of family court delays has called into question the value of pursuing litigation. In Vince v Vince in December 2024, the High Court awarded a wife more than £40m after four years of wrangling between her ex-husband over the true value of his business assets (she was entitled to a 50% share due to her contributions throughout the marriage which allowed her husband to build his renewable energy business). After the judgment was handed down, Mr Vince said to the press that his ex-wife could have walked away with £12m more, if she had accept...

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