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Finances: The basics

Financial applications on divorce are referred to as ancillary relief or financial provision. The English equivalent are...

Guides 31/12/2020
  • Guernsey
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Finances: The basics

Flow chart of a financial application

1 Applicant files application at Court for financial provision and application for directions, and serves copies on o...

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  • Guernsey
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Flow chart of a financial application

Court orders available

The powers of the Guernsey Royal Court to make financial orders on divorce are set out at Sections 43, 46 and 47 of the ...

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  • Guernsey
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How the court decides who gets what

GENERAL PRINCIPLES The law relating to the division of assets on divorce is very complex. One of the main reasons for th...

Guides 31/12/2020
  • Guernsey
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How the court decides who gets what

Financial dispute resolution (FDR) hearings

The purpose of a financial dispute resolution (FDR) hearing is to try and encourage the parties to reach a settlement. C...

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  • Guernsey
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Financial dispute resolution (FDR) hearings

Alternatives to Court

For most people contemplating divorce and separation, the prospect of going to Court and asking the Judge to make an ord...

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  • Guernsey
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Alternatives to Court

Finances: Common family law questions

CAN I LEAVE THE MATRIMONIAL HOME? This will always depend upon the particular facts of the case. The usual advice is not...

Guides 31/12/2020
  • Guernsey
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Finances: Common family law questions

Judicial separation

If married parties are able to reach an agreement with regard to all aspects of financial settlement and arrangements fo...

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  • Guernsey
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Judicial separation

Cohabitation

Of all the urban myths that have circulated over the years, the belief in common law marriage is without doubt the most ...

Guides 31/12/2020
  • Guernsey
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Cohabitation

Injunctions

On the breakdown of a marriage or relationship, either party or children may need protection. The law aims to provide im...

Guides 31/12/2020
  • Guernsey
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Injunctions

Prenuptial agreements

Prenuptial agreements are an increasingly common feature of modern day marriage. Commonly known as a 'prenup', it is a c...

Guides 31/12/2020
  • Guernsey
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Prenuptial agreements

International family law

In an ever shrinking world, disputes involving international family law are becoming more and more common. This can invo...

Guides 31/12/2020
  • Guernsey
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International family law