Non-Matrimonial Assets, Inheritance & Trusts - A Guide for Family Lawyers

Introduction

With the increasing complexity of financial arrangements and asset distribution in divorce cases, this course provides crucial knowledge on how these matters are treated in England and Wales. You will gain a deeper understanding of trust arrangements and their implications, which can often be overlooked but are vital in ensuring fair financial settlements.

Additionally, you will learn about the evolving case law surrounding non-matrimonial property and inheritance, allowing you to better advise clients and navigate challenging legal scenarios.

The course will explore some of the key cases and provide you with practical guidance and top tips to bring into your practice and to assist your clients.

What You Will Learn

This course will cover the following:

• A re-cap on matrimonial and non-matrimonial assets
• What do we mean by the terms pre and post-acquired assets and inherited wealth?
• When and how are these treated differently from other assets?
• Analysis of recent authorities Standish and RM v WP
• Considering the main different types of trusts
• Example of the orders that the court makes regarding discretionary trust assets
• Guidance on the issue of disclosure and joinder applications
• Overview of invalid and sham trusts
• Procedural considerations
• Top tips and practical guidance