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Matrimonial & Non-Matrimonial Resources in Divorce - A Guide to the Court’s Approach

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1.25 hours
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Matrimonial & Non-Matrimonial Resources in Divorce - A Guide to the Court’s Approach

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Introduction

The process of dividing up a couple’s property and money 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 will explore 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 - an overview of the case law and principles
  • The ‘special status’ of the family home
  • How ‘needs trump all’ and are an ‘elastic concept’
  • The circumstances in which non-matrimonial property will be invaded
  • The application of the sharing principle
  • Compensation cases
  • The concepts of ‘mingling’ and ‘matrimonialising’ assets
  • Pre-marital assets
  • Post-separation assets and accrual
  • A review of the first instance decision of ARQ v YAQ and its appeal in the Court of Appeal (Standish v Standish [2024])
  • How to protect non-matrimonial assets in divorce using nuptial agreements
  • A review of the latest nuptial agreements case law
  • A checklist of how to approach cases with arguments as to non-matrimonial assets

This pre-recorded webinar will be available to view from Monday 6th January 2025

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Matrimonial & Non-Matrimonial Resources in Divorce - A Guide to the Court’s Approach