The honest guide to divorce & financial settlements

If you are researching divorce right now, you are probably finding a lot of legal jargon and very few straight answers. What will happen to the house on divorce? How are pensions split? What is this actually going to cost, and how long will it take?

We asked Clare Pinnington, who leads our specialist family law practice Pinnington Law, to write the guide she wishes every client could read before their first call.

Not a brochure.

Not a checklist.

Not a load of solicitor-speak.

A plain-language walkthrough of the process, the costs and guidance around the things that tend to catch people off guard.

It covers the divorce process itself, financial settlements, what happens to pensions (including defined benefit schemes, which are routinely undervalued), how costs are calculated, and what drives them up.

Clare has handled hundreds of family law cases, as have the rest of her team. She knows what people are worried about before they say it… and her guide reflects that.

Alongside the guide, you can read Lauren's story. A mother of three who came to Clare after a difficult experience with her ex, facing real uncertainty about her home and her financial future. Clare and Stephen resolved her case before it reached a final hearing.

Her home was secured. Her pension protected. Her mind finally at rest.

If you are at the beginning of this process and not yet ready to pick up the phone, the guide is the right place to start. It’s free to read and there is no obligation attached or details needed to read it.

Read the guide and Lauren's story at Pinnington Law.

Legal disclaimer

The matters contained herein are intended to be for general information purposes only. This blog does not constitute legal advice, nor is it a complete or authoritative statement of the law and should not be treated as such.

Whilst every effort is made to ensure that the information is correct, no warranty, express or implied, is given as to its accuracy and no liability is accepted for any error or omission. Before acting on any of the information contained herein, expert legal advice should be sought.