Going through a divorce is challenging, both emotionally, financially and legally. Once your divorce is finalised, it’s essential to take some steps to regain your independence and start rebuilding your…
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In this episode Tamsin speaks to actuary Richard Nobbs about PODEs (Pensions on Divorce Experts). They discuss when a PODE might be needed, and when they might not, along with…
In this episode Tamsin speaks to actuary Richard Nobbs about PODEs (Pensions on Divorce Experts). They discuss when a PODE might be needed, and when they might not, along with…
One of the key aspects that couples have to navigate during a divorce is the division of the marital assets. While it might be tempting to assume that assets are…
When you have been divorced, marrying again may not feel like the right option and so often we see people moving into cohabiting relationships. However, the rules surrounding cohabitation are…
When you have been divorced, marrying again may not feel like the right option and so often we see people moving into cohabiting relationships. However, the rules surrounding cohabitation are…
In this episode, Tamsin speaks to her colleague Steve Martin about investment and risk. When interest rates are high, why should we consider investing in the stock market or bond…
In this episode, Tamsin speaks to her colleague Steve Martin about investment and risk. When interest rates are high, why should we consider investing in the stock market or bond…
When you separate, whether you made the decision alone, you decided jointly or the decision was made by your spouse or partner, understanding where best to start is a minefield….
When you separate, whether you made the decision alone, you decided jointly or the decision was made by your spouse or partner, understanding where best to start is a minefield….
It’s a common question once you are separated. For example, are you allowed to replace a car, go on holiday, carry out work on your home, buy new clothes. Our…
It’s a common question once you are separated. For example, are you allowed to replace a car, go on holiday, carry out work on your home, buy new clothes. Our…
Over the course of the last few years, I have read a number of books on divorce, a couple of which I have also contributed to. The following are a…
In this episode, Tamsin speaks to creator of Surviving Economic Abuse, Nicola Sharp-Jeffs. Nicola is Chief Executive of the Charity Surviving Economic Abuse, as well as an Emeritus Research Fellow…
In this episode, Tamsin speaks to creator of Surviving Economic Abuse, Nicola Sharp-Jeffs. Nicola is Chief Executive of the Charity Surviving Economic Abuse, as well as an Emeritus Research Fellow…
Your financial settlement on divorce might have left you feeling that you are not in the excellent financial position you once were. You might have planned to retire early. You…
“I’ve never heard of anyone doing that before” is the most common reaction I get when I tell people what I do. I am a divorce specialist financial planner. There…
I always recommend that couples sort and divide their finances before beginning divorce proceedings. It’s not an easy process. You can go to court and ask a judge to divide…
Something different this week to finish Series 3! Tamsin speaks to fellow financial planners, Lottie Kent of True Financial Design and Ceri Griffiths of Willowbrook Financial Planning. They discuss why,…
Something different this week to finish Series 3! Tamsin speaks to fellow financial planners, Lottie Kent of True Financial Design and Ceri Griffiths of Willowbrook Financial Planning. They discuss why,…
As parents, your primary concern when getting divorced is your kids. You desperately want them to be okay. That’s completely understandable. I’ve not met a parent who hasn’t worried about…
When you separate, the first question you ask is, “where do we start?” With a huge amount of advice being given to you by friends and family, it is hard…
We are often asked how we can help when people initially contact us. So, why do you need a divorce financial planner on your team? When you decide to separate,…
In the current economic climate, there are a lot of people worried about redundancies, their own businesses and how they are going to make ends meet if something happens. In…
The question, “what divorce settlement am I entitled to?” is probably the question most asked to divorce financial planners, family lawyers and mediators when they first meet a prospective client….
One of the first questions we ask ourselves when the decision is made to separate is “will I be able to keep my home?”, or alternatively “where am I going…
How did they find us? We recently met a new client through their family lawyer. It is not unusual for people to come to us this way. They know how…
What is a Pension Sharing Order? You may have agreed to have a share of your ex’s pension or the court may have decided this. Either way, the court will…
I spent some time with a friend this morning who is also a family lawyer. We were discussing financial settlements. She, like many family lawyers, tries her hardest to help…
It’s a question heard a lot but can you change a financial settlement on divorce? There isn’t a yes/no answer to this question. It’s complicated. Potential clients ask on a…
Back in September 2018, Age UK reported that divorced women were losing out on valuable pension benefits. Seven out of ten couples do not discuss pensions before divorce, which suggests…
