Case Study: Divorce - A Fair Share

In a complex divorce case involving substantial pre-marital assets, SB Lawyers successfully secured a highly favourable financial settlement for our client, a wife who entered the marriage with minimal assets.

The husband possessed a property portfolio of over 20 properties, valued at more than £2 million, acquired largely before the marriage. This presented a significant challenge, as the husband sought to exclude these pre-marital assets from the division of marital property.

Our approach as divorce solicitors

SB Lawyers countered the husband's arguments, which were based on "ring-fencing" pre-marital assets and a limited "needs-based" approach to the wife's settlement.

Instead, SB Lawyers advocated for a "sharing" approach, emphasising their client's significant contributions to the marriage, both financially and through non-financial roles such as homemaking and supporting her husband's career. This argument, grounded in principles of fairness, proved crucial in the subsequent negotiations.

The outcome and impact

Through careful negotiation and strategic legal arguments, SB Lawyers successfully secured over 30% of the total marital assets for their client. This included a significant portion of the husband's extensive property portfolio.

This outcome provided our client with a fair financial settlement and significantly improved her future prospects, providing her with the financial security to move forward.

At SB Lawyers, we are committed to achieving just and equitable resolutions for our clients, making a tangible difference in their lives during what can be a difficult and emotional process.