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Matrimonial Finance Toolkit
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Acting in matrimonial finance matters requires a precise and focused approach to the preparation of documents and evidence. This toolkit contains over 30 template documents, with guidance on how to tailor each one for different types of cases.
This second edition has been updated to take account of recent changes, including:
- introduction of MyHMCTS, the digital portal
- the Efficiency Statement and associated forms
- standard orders
- introduction of no-fault divorce provided for in the Divorce, Dissolution and Separation Act 2020
- guidance on social media use
- use of arbitration and mediation
- Pension Advisory Group’s latest guidance
The comprehensive and reliable templates cover every aspect, from issue to final hearing, including guidance on how to draft the Form E and letters to settle to avoid the final hearing where possible.
All the template documents are available to download for ease of customisation.
Reviews
This toolkit makes a worthy addition to any family law team’s library. (Review of previous edition).
Tony Roe, Tony Roe Divorce & Family Law Solicitors
Contents
1. From the beginning; 2. Making a financial application; 3. Disclosure; 4. First directions appointment; 5. Financial dispute resolution; 6. Final hearing.
About the Author
Mena Ruparel is a member of the Kings Counsel Appointments panel and an Independent Complaints Assessor for the DfT. She spent more than 20 years as a specialist family law solicitor, during which time she was also an examiner, lecturer and author of family law and ethics books. Karen Dovaston has specialised in family law since qualifying as a solicitor in 1995. She is Chair of The Law Society’s Family Law Committee, Vice Chair of the Forum of Family Arbitrators and assessor for the Law Society’s Family Law Micro-credential.
infoProduct information
Category
Family and social welfare
Published
October 2024
Publisher
The Law Society
ISBN
9781784462017
Format
Paperback
176 Pages