Providing you with security and peace of mind about the consequences of separation

Most commonly, a separation agreement is entered into when a married couple is experiencing difficulties and considering divorce, but does not want an immediate divorce, or neither party is in a position to issue a divorce petition.

Under current legislation, a couple can only obtain a divorce decree by consent if they have already been separated for at least two years.

However, new legislation is proposed to introduce a “no fault” divorce.  The timing of that change in the law remains uncertain.

The main asset of a relationship is often the house where the family lives which may or may not be in joint names, often subject to a mortgage. If one of you is to leave the home – even for a period of “trial separation” – you will want to know:

•  Who will pay the mortgage?

•  Will the house have to be sold? If so, when?

•  Will one of you have to pay maintenance to the other to ensure that essential expenses are covered?

•  Will you become entitled to any benefits or tax credits?

•  How do you make the arrangements legally binding?​