Financial Dispute Resolution - General Archives - Franklins Solicitors https://www.franklins-sols.co.uk/faq_category/financial-dispute-resolution-general/ Wed, 25 Feb 2026 16:44:33 +0000 en-GB hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.9.5 Can financial arrangements be made legally binding? https://www.franklins-sols.co.uk/insights/faqs/can-financial-arrangements-be-made-legally-binding-2/ Wed, 25 Feb 2026 16:44:33 +0000 https://franklins.global-exposure.co.uk/?post_type=avada_faq&p=10501 Yes. For divorcing couples and civil partners, a financial settlement can be formalised in a consent order approved by the court. Unmarried couples may formalise agreements through a separation agreement or, where appropriate, a legally binding deed or court order relating to property or children.

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]]> Yes. For divorcing couples and civil partners, a financial settlement can be formalised in a consent order approved by the court.

Unmarried couples may formalise agreements through a separation agreement or, where appropriate, a legally binding deed or court order relating to property or children.

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]]> What happens to the family home if we separate? https://www.franklins-sols.co.uk/insights/faqs/what-happens-to-the-family-home-if-we-separate-2/ Wed, 25 Feb 2026 16:44:04 +0000 https://franklins.global-exposure.co.uk/?post_type=avada_faq&p=10499 If you are married or in a civil partnership, the court can decide how property is divided. If you are unmarried, ownership and any legal agreements will usually determine how the property is dealt with. Disputes may be resolved through negotiation or through the civil courts if necessary.

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]]> If you are married or in a civil partnership, the court can decide how property is divided.

If you are unmarried, ownership and any legal agreements will usually determine how the property is dealt with. Disputes may be resolved through negotiation or through the civil courts if necessary.

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]]> What rights do unmarried couples have? https://www.franklins-sols.co.uk/insights/faqs/what-rights-do-unmarried-couples-have-2/ Wed, 25 Feb 2026 16:43:37 +0000 https://franklins.global-exposure.co.uk/?post_type=avada_faq&p=10497 Unmarried couples do not have the same automatic financial rights as married couples or civil partners. Financial claims are usually based on property ownership, trust law or arrangements relating to children. It is important to seek early legal advice to understand your position.

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]]> Unmarried couples do not have the same automatic financial rights as married couples or civil partners. Financial claims are usually based on property ownership, trust law or arrangements relating to children. It is important to seek early legal advice to understand your position.

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]]> How are assets divided if we were married or in a civil partnership? https://www.franklins-sols.co.uk/insights/faqs/how-are-assets-divided-if-we-were-married-or-in-a-civil-partnership-2/ Wed, 25 Feb 2026 16:43:11 +0000 https://franklins.global-exposure.co.uk/?post_type=avada_faq&p=10495 When a marriage or civil partnership ends, the court considers factors such as financial needs, income, earning capacity, contributions and the welfare of any children. The aim is to achieve a fair outcome based on your individual circumstances.

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]]> When a marriage or civil partnership ends, the court considers factors such as financial needs, income, earning capacity, contributions and the welfare of any children. The aim is to achieve a fair outcome based on your individual circumstances.

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]]> Do we have to go to court to resolve financial matters? https://www.franklins-sols.co.uk/insights/faqs/do-we-have-to-go-to-court-to-resolve-financial-matters-2/ Wed, 25 Feb 2026 16:42:29 +0000 https://franklins.global-exposure.co.uk/?post_type=avada_faq&p=10493 Not always. Many financial disputes following separation are resolved through negotiation or mediation, whether you were married, in a civil partnership or living together. Court proceedings are typically a last resort if agreement cannot be reached.

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]]> Not always. Many financial disputes following separation are resolved through negotiation or mediation, whether you were married, in a civil partnership or living together.

Court proceedings are typically a last resort if agreement cannot be reached.

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]]> What is Financial Dispute Resolution (FDR)? https://www.franklins-sols.co.uk/insights/faqs/what-is-financial-dispute-resolution-fdr-2/ Wed, 25 Feb 2026 16:42:02 +0000 https://franklins.global-exposure.co.uk/?post_type=avada_faq&p=10491 Financial Dispute Resolution is usually a stage within court proceedings for divorcing couples or civil partners, where a judge helps both parties explore settlement. The judge provides an indication of what outcome may be appropriate to encourage agreement. For unmarried couples, disputes about finances or property are usually resolved through negotiation, mediation or civil court [...]

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]]> Financial Dispute Resolution is usually a stage within court proceedings for divorcing couples or civil partners, where a judge helps both parties explore settlement. The judge provides an indication of what outcome may be appropriate to encourage agreement.

For unmarried couples, disputes about finances or property are usually resolved through negotiation, mediation or civil court proceedings rather than the family court FDR process.

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