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We help you reach fair, transparent agreements on assets, maintenance, and finances after separation.
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We help you reach fair, transparent agreements on assets, maintenance, and finances after separation.
Mediation Assisted
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Introduction
Sorting finances after separation can be complex. Our Family Law team offers clear, practical advice on property division, maintenance, pensions, savings, and business interests.
We focus on protecting your future and reducing stress, with fixed-fee options and guidance through every stage from negotiation to court representation.
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If you think your partner is hiding financial assets or transferring them to a third party, we can help you to arrange a Freezing Order to freeze the movement of those assets and build a case for the courts.
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Our family lawyers can help you to work out your financial position during a divorce, jargon-and-judgement-free.
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Spousal Maintenance payments are made from one spouse to the other following a divorce. SM payments are separate from child maintenance payments and are not an automatic right of any spouse.
A post nuptial agreement is a legal document that you sign after you’re married, to help you and your spouse figure out what happens to your belongings and money if you decide to split up. It’s a bit like a prenup, but instead of signing it before the wedding, you sign it afterwards.After the Conditional Order is granted, you can apply for the Final Order. Once issued, your marriage or civil partnership is legally dissolved. This marks the formal end of the divorce process.
If you think your partner is hiding financial assets or transferring them to a third party, we can help you to arrange a Freezing Order to freeze the movement of those assets and build a case for the courts.
Our family lawyers can help you to work out your financial position during a divorce, jargon-and-judgement-free.
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Spousal Maintenance payments are made from one spouse to the other following a divorce. SM payments are separate from child maintenance payments and are not an automatic right of any spouse.
A post nuptial agreement is a legal document that you sign after you’re married, to help you and your spouse figure out what happens to your belongings and money if you decide to split up. It’s a bit like a prenup, but instead of signing it before the wedding, you sign it afterwards.
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When it comes to children, their well-being is paramount and our number one focus.
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It is critical you update your Will after a change like this. We offer a free will writing service or have more customised solutions from £250.
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To help bring clarity and security during this time, we strongly recommend updating your Will.
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ExploreA financial arrangement is an arrangement between you and your spouse regarding your finances. For example, it may lay out how much money one spouse is due to pay the other spouse on a set basis i.e. monthly. There are different kinds of financial arrangements for different needs. For example, a child arrangement will decide how much child maintenance is paid from one spouse to the other. Our family lawyers will guide you through the financial division during divorce, addressing all relevant assets, including:
Cash, savings, investments, bonds, pensions
Assets, debts, loans, credit cards
Household contents
Any property that is owned
The team at Lyons Bowe have been great, replying promptly to any questions and always helpful. The progress updates throughout the process, has been very helpful and really keeps you informed as to where you are within the timeline.
Excellent service. Quietly attentive, sympathetic listeners, and efficient practitioners, all that a worried applicant could wish for. And especially unusual in this day and age....
Honestly I've never wanted to review solicitors before, they've been ok and have done their job at varying timescales. From the start, my partner and I have commented every single time when something happened how quick they are, and they're a delight to communicate with too! And their app is brilliant and has made things so much easier. We will use in the future and will not stop recommending.
I recently used Lyons Bowe Solicitors and had the pleasure of working with Holly as my point of contact. From start to finish, the service was outstanding. Holly was professional, approachable, and incredibly efficient - she kept me updated throughout the entire process and made everything feel smooth and stress-free.
Rhea, and everyone so far at Lyons Bowe, have been truly fantastic. Excellent communication, chasing me rather than me chasing them, very pleasant in conversation and always ready to help. Highly recommend to anyone.
Everything was done quickly and efficiently and the app means you are kept informed every step of the way. Thank you.
The team at Lyons Bowe have been great, replying promptly to any questions and always helpful. The progress updates throughout the process, has been very helpful and really keeps you informed as to where you are within the timeline.
The Mirror Guy, Firm Review
Excellent service. Quietly attentive, sympathetic listeners, and efficient practitioners, all that a worried applicant could wish for. And especially unusual in this day and age....
Brian, Firm Review
Honestly I've never wanted to review solicitors before, they've been ok and have done their job at varying timescales. From the start, my partner and I have commented every single time when something happened how quick they are, and they're a delight to communicate with too! And their app is brilliant and has made things so much easier. We will use in the future and will not stop recommending.
Chris, Firm Review
I recently used Lyons Bowe Solicitors and had the pleasure of working with Holly as my point of contact. From start to finish, the service was outstanding. Holly was professional, approachable, and incredibly efficient - she kept me updated throughout the entire process and made everything feel smooth and stress-free.
Manuel, Firm Review
Rhea, and everyone so far at Lyons Bowe, have been truly fantastic. Excellent communication, chasing me rather than me chasing them, very pleasant in conversation and always ready to help. Highly recommend to anyone.
Rich, Firm Review
Everything was done quickly and efficiently and the app means you are kept informed every step of the way. Thank you.
Nina, Firm Review
Excellent service. Quietly attentive, sympathetic listeners, and efficient practitioners, all that a worried applicant could wish for. And especially unusual in this day and age....
Anonymous, Family Law
Separating was never going to be easy, but Lyons Bowe made the legal side of things much less awful. They were professional but also really understanding.
Anonymous, Divorce Law
When we were sorting out the kids, I really felt heard and valued by the team. They listened to what I wanted and what was best for my children, which meant a lot.
Anonymous, Child Arrangements
Honestly, they were really supportive during my whole divorce. It was a horrible time, but I felt like they were on my side and explained everything so I understood it.
Anonymous, Divorce Law
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Yes, sometimes spousal maintenance (money paid by one ex-spouse to the other) can be changed after the divorce is final. However, this usually depends on what the original agreement or court order said and if there has been a big change in either person's circumstances. If you want to know if spousal maintenance can be changed in your situation, it's best to speak to a solicitor like Lyons Bowe.
The time it takes to sort out your finances can vary. If you and your ex-spouse can agree on things together, it will usually be quicker. If you need the court to decide, it can take longer. It often takes several months to finalise everything. Lyons Bowe will work hard to help you reach an agreement as efficiently as possible.
Generally, child maintenance payments stop when a child reaches 16 years old, or when they finish full-time education (like A-levels) if that happens later, up to the age of 20. Sometimes, different arrangements can be agreed upon.
Child support costs (usually called child maintenance in the UK) are typically worked out using a formula. This formula looks at the income of the parent who will be paying, how many children there are, and how often the children stay with that parent. The Child Maintenance Service (CMS) is usually involved in this. If you'd like to understand how this might apply to you, get in touch with Lyons Bowe.
A court will only grant a freezing order when it deems granting an order to be necessary. The following criteria need to be met for a Freezing Order to be granted: Both spouses accounts must be based in England You must have a ’cause of action’ such a breach of trust or deceit There must be a real risk that your ex spouse will dispose of the assets or use them up or hide them
A financial settlement can include: Pensions, Assets & debts, Cars, Property, Money including savings, investments, stocks, shares, bonds, life insurance policies, Businesses, and Personal items
A post nuptial agreement can include an agreement on what should happen in the event of a divorce to: Assets & debts, Income, Any future income or assets gained, Personally and jointly owned assets or belongings, Any maintenance payments, How property should be divided, and Insurance payouts
Our Family Lawyers will work with you to give you an understanding of your financial position in your divorce. They will be able to advise how much spousal maintenance a judge would be likely to award you, or how much your ex spouse would be awarded. If you and your ex spouse are unable to agree on a spousal maintenance arrangements and your case goes to court, the judge will have the final say on the arrangements.
Finalising financial arrangements? It’s the ideal moment to draft or update your Will. Our Family and Private Client teams collaborate to ensure your assets are clearly distributed, now and in the future. Peace of mind, from court order to legacy.
Lyons Bowe is a trading name of Lyons Bowe Limited, a limited company registered in England & Wales (registered number OC11526226) which is authorised and regulated by the Solicitors Regulation Authority No. 652616. A list of Directors is available at our registered office 54 High Street, Shepton Mallet, Somerset, BA4 5AS
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