Only in narrow, clearly defined circumstances. A final financial order is meant to be permanent. It can be challenged two ways: by an appeal, if the court made an error, or by a set-aside application, if the order was tainted by undue influence, fraud, misrepresentation, non-disclosure, mistake or destroyed by a rare "Barder" event afterwards, [...]
Both spouses must give full and frank disclosure of their finances in a divorce. Hiding assets is a serious breach of that duty. If your spouse is concealing money or property, the court has real powers to uncover it, reverse it and impose penalties, from freezing orders, to costs orders and, in serious cases, fines [...]
In short: A Form E is the financial statement each person completes to disclose their full financial position during a divorce, including property, bank accounts, pensions, income and debts. It is a disclosure document, not a court order. The order that divides your finances comes later, once both people's figures are confirmed.. If you've just [...]
If you are thinking about divorce, one of the first questions you may ask is: What are the grounds for divorce in the UK? It is a fair question. For years, couples had to blame each other for the breakdown of the marriage. Many people worried about whether their situation was “serious enough” or whether [...]
When navigating the legal termination of a marriage, many individuals seek clarity on the fundamental difference between annulment and divorce. Are they the same thing? Is one quicker than the other? And how do you know which option applies to your specific circumstances? These are questions we hear regularly at Holland Family Law. Many people [...]
How Do You Know When Your Marriage Is Over? It’s one of the most painful questions you can ask yourself. People often search for how to know whether their marriage is over or when to leave, looking for certainty in an emotional storm. Here’s the truth: many couples who say our marriage is over are [...]
Most people assume divorce has to be painful. They imagine resentment, long arguments and a court journey that takes over their life. Here’s the thing. It doesn’t have to unfold that way. A genuinely amicable divorce is possible, and more couples in England and Wales are choosing a calm, structured approach because it protects wellbeing, [...]
If you are dealing with a difficult co-parenting situation, you might already be wondering how to stop a decision that could put your child at risk. Here’s the thing. When a parent threatens to take a child abroad, change their school without agreement, or make a significant decision behind your back, you need a clear [...]
Christmas can be magical for families, full of traditions, cosy evenings, and special memories. But for separated parents, the festive season can quickly turn stressful. Figuring out where the children will spend Christmas, managing emotions, and keeping everyone happy isn’t always straightforward. Here’s the thing: the earlier you plan, the smoother the holidays will be. [...]
Financial abuse in marriage is a hidden, deeply damaging type of abuse. It is not just about money. It is about control. One partner uses finances to dominate or manipulate the other. This often leaves victims trapped in an abusive relationship. This form of domestic abuse can quietly take over daily life. It affects who [...]
