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John Pratley
Apr 5, 20243 min read
Not everyone who gets divorced is rich.
The family law reports are bedtime reading for most family law solicitors specialising in financial issues following divorce. That is...
John Pratley
May 19, 20234 min read
What is proprietary estoppel?
Financial disputes between unmarried couples often centre on their home. One of them owns it in the sense that they are registered...
John Pratley
Jan 10, 202311 min read
How do I fill in and get help with my E Form/Financial statement for a divorce.
At some point, if you become involved in a discussion, or a detailed negotiation about financial issues arising from your divorce, you...
John Pratley
Nov 1, 20224 min read
Why do I have to tell my ex I'm in a new relationship?
“Why do I have to tell my ex-wife that I am in a new relationship, for our financial remedy proceedings, and will my new partner’s house...
John Pratley
Aug 3, 20225 min read
Capital Gains Tax and Divorce
Capital Gains Tax (‘CGT’) can be quite complicated when it comes to finances following a divorce, with snags to trap the unwary. And the...
John Pratley
Jun 28, 20225 min read
The treatment of personal injury awards in financial disputes in divorce.
Cases involving people who have received awards of damages for a serious injury or accident can seem particularly sad. Most often the...
John Pratley
Apr 12, 20194 min read
No Fault Divorce With Brexit & Knife Crime In The Headlines
The government’s commitment to introduce no-fault divorce legislation is welcomed, of course, by virtually everyone who works in the...
John Pratley
Apr 1, 20193 min read
Be Careful If you Do Your Own Divorce
The case of the case of M v P which was heard in the High Court in London in February 2019, is a salutary reminder of the risks of DIY...
John Pratley
Dec 7, 20186 min read
Is my husband/wife entitled to half my business if we get divorced?
Businesses raise particularly difficult questions in divorce. Of course, if a husband and wife have been actively involved in running a...
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