Divorce Solicitors in Coventry
Going through a divorce is a challenging experience to navigate. The many changes to your life combined with the strain of a divorce can have a significant impact on your family.
At Band Hatton Button, we appreciate the stress and worry that a divorce can cause and seek to provide compassionate and practical solutions that provide security for your loved ones and assets moving forward.
We specialise in Alternative Dispute Resolution methods and always prefer to settle matters without litigation.
Our divorce solicitors are all members of Resolution, a community of lawyers dedicated to providing conflict-free solutions, so you can count on us to mitigate conflict where it may arise.
Our experience with all manner of divorces will guarantee you receive a solution tailored to your situation with your best interests at heart.
+Our divorce lawyers in Coventry can provide advice on matters including:
- Financial Settlements within divorce and separation after cohabiting
- No Fault Divorce
- High Net Worth Divorce
- Arrangements for Children
- Pre and post nuptial agreements
Contact our divorce solicitors in Coventry today
For bespoke advice on divorces in Coventry, don’t hesitate to get in touch with our specialist lawyers. You can call us at 024 7663 2121 or email us at info@bandhattonbutton.com.
Our divorce solicitors’ charges
At Band Hatton Button, we pride ourselves on transparency. While most of our services are charged at an hourly rate due to their complex nature, we can offer initial meetings and divorce proceedings at a fixed fee.
To find out more about our charges, please click here.
How our divorce lawyers can help you
Divorce Financial Settlements
Financial settlements in a divorce determine how assets and finances will be divided between parties before being recorded as a legally binding order.
With the introduction of no fault divorces simplifying the process, many couples choose to settle their divorce out of court.
However, it is important to make arrangements for your finances alongside divorce proceedings to prevent your former partner from making financial claims for your assets in the future.
Solicitors will favour using Alternative Dispute Resolution methods where they can, to help the respective parties reach an agreement out of court through methods such as mediation and negotiation.
If an agreement cannot be reached without litigation, there is a legal process to resolve matters through the courts.
If children are involved, their welfare will be the first consideration when the court decides how to split assets. Once children have been considered, the following factors will also be assessed to determine how assets are split:
- Current/future financial assets of the respective individuals.
- Current/future financial needs.
- The couple’s quality of life prior to the divorce; the court will attempt to allow families to replicate this as closely as possible where circumstances permit.
- Duration of marriage and age of parties, considering factors such as pensions or prospective care home fees.
- Physical or mental disabilities.
- Contributions made during the relationship and marriage for the benefit of the family.
- Benefits an individual will lose access to following the divorce.
- Each individual’s conduct during the marriage.
It is important to make financial arrangements to ensure that you receive a fair outcome from your divorce.
At Band Hatton Button, our divorce solicitors in Coventry will ensure you are well-represented with full and practical advice and that a desirable solution is reached.
No Fault Divorce
The law permitting no fault divorce was introduced in 2022 and allows more amicable divorces by removing the need to assign blame to one party.
A no fault divorce means that a couple can file for divorce or the dissolution of a civil partnership by submitting a ‘statement of irretrievable breakdown’, meaning the relationship cannot be fixed.
One party can apply for a no fault divorce on their own, or both parties can apply jointly. A no fault divorce is rarely contested, which means the process can save significant time and money.
The process takes around six months, which allows time for the couple to consider their situation and make any necessary changes.
Whilst a no fault divorce is likely to streamline the divorce process significantly, seeking expert legal advice is recommended to ensure that you do not overlook any key details, such as making arrangements for your children and protecting your financial assets.
Our separation solicitors in Coventry will help you reach a suitable solution that will allow you to focus on your future and the security of you and your loved ones,
High Net Worth Divorce
When a couple owns significant assets, it can complicate divorce proceedings. A high net worth divorce occurs when the couple's combined assets is considered by Court to be greater than their reasonable financial needs.
Assets commonly involved in a high net worth divorce include businesses, trusts, investments, properties and pension funds.
Whilst prenuptial and postnuptial agreements are often used to protect assets in these situations, they may not always be legally binding and may be unable to overcome legitimate financial claims in court.
Therefore, it is critical that you seek legal representation and bespoke advice from an experienced specialist solicitor before proceeding with a high net worth divorce.
Our specialist divorce lawyers at Band Hatton Button have extensive experience in resolving high net worth divorces and delivering fair outcomes for our clients.
We prefer to use alternative dispute resolution methods when resolving divorces, and it is usually possible to achieve a clean break without resorting to court proceedings. If court proceedings are necessary, our divorce lawyers in Coventry have the expertise to ensure you receive the desired outcome.
Arrangements for Children
Deciding arrangements for your children is one of the most challenging aspects of a divorce and may cause friction amongst your family. Getting the best outcome for your children is the highest priority and not a process to be taken lightly.
During a divorce, factors that can cause disputes regarding children include:
- Where children will reside.
- Time spent with each parent.
- Child support payments.
- Where they will attend school.
- Religion and other specific issues unique to each family.
It is certainly in the best interest of your children that you aim to resolve a divorce amicably because this can make a world of difference to their family relationships down the line.
Our team at Band Hatton Button are specialists in non-conflict resolution. They will work to deliver a solution that prioritises the welfare of your children and is most suitable for you.
Why should I use Band Hatton Button?
Our family law specialists in Coventry aim to provide a compassionate and practical service to deliver the best outcome for you and your loved ones.
We hold internationally recognised ISO and Lexcel accreditations, as well as many other awards and accreditations.
The head of our Family Department, Tracy Cross, is an Accredited Mediator, making her the perfect person to ensure your divorce is resolved without conflict.
She is incredibly experienced in collaborative law and can provide expert insight on your divorce, no matter how complex the situation may be.
Contact our divorce solicitors in Coventry today
For bespoke advice on divorces in Coventry, don’t hesitate to get in touch with our specialist lawyers. You can call us at 024 7663 2121 or email us at info@bandhattonbutton.com.