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How to work out splitting up money, property and possessions when you divorce or dissolve a civil partnership - including mediation.
When you divorce or end a civil partnership you and your ex-partner need…
It’s usually more straightforward and less expensive if you agree how to…
A mediator can help you and your ex-partner agree on how to split money…
If you and your ex-partner cannot agree how to divide your finances you…
The court sometimes tells the person with the higher income to make…
You do not usually have to pay Capital Gains Tax if you give, or otherwise…
Ending a relationship and agreeing on money and property, child arrangements (sometimes known as 'custody', 'residence' or 'contact') and child maintenance
Protect your right to live in a registered or unregistered property owned by your spouse or civil partner during a divorce or separation - getting home rights, after a continuation order
You can register your ‘home rights’ with HM Land Registry - this can help…
Download and fill in the application for registration of a notice for home…
Download and fill in the application for registration of a ‘Class F Land…
Check you can get a divorce, agree or disagree with a divorce application, what to do if your husband or wife lacks mental capacity.
This measure makes changes to the rules that apply to transfers of assets between spouses and civil partners who are in the process of separating.
When you have to pay Income Tax, Capital Gains Tax, Stamp Duty or Inheritance Tax on money, shares or property you inherit
Find out if you have to pay Stamp Duty Land Tax (SDLT) on transfers of land or property depending on type of transfer, your marital status and other factors.
Find out who is entitled to a share of someone’s property, possessions and money if they die without making a will
Both parties of a divorce or dissolution should complete one of these forms to enable the court to decide on any State Pension to be shared.
How to make arrangements for your children if you divorce or separate, mediation and how to apply for a court order if you cannot agree.
Acting as an attorney - duties, including registering a lasting power, starting to act, gifting, handling disputes and replacement attorney responsibilities.
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