Course description
The process of dividing up a couple’s money and property is often the most contentious part of a divorce. In England and Wales, the law differentiates between two types of assets: those which are ‘matrimonial’ and those which are ‘non-matrimonial’. This distinction can make a significant difference to the outcome of the financial proceedings.
This webinar explores the difference between matrimonial and non-matrimonial resources and focuses on the court’s approach to splitting assets on divorce.
It is presented by Shivi Rajput of Charles Russell Speechlys, whose work predominantly comprises high to ultra-high-net-worth financial disputes.
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Training Course Content
Introduction
The process of dividing up a couple’s money and property is often the most contentious part of a divorce.
In England and Wales, the law differentiates between two types of assets: those which are ‘matrimonial’ and those which are ‘non-matrimonial’. This distinction can make a significant difference to the outcome of the financial proceedings.
This webinar explores the difference between matrimonial and non-matrimonial resources and focuses on the court’s approach to splitting assets on divorce.
What You Will Learn
This webinar will cover the following:
- The difference between matrimonial and non-matrimonial assets and how the court deals with them
- The ‘special status’ of the family home
- How ‘needs trump all’ and are an ‘elastic concept’
- When non-matrimonial property will be invaded
- The application of the sharing principle
- Compensation cases
- How to protect non-matrimonial assets in divorce - nuptial agreements
- Recent case law
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