Separation Agreements are usually used when a marriage or civil partnership is ended.
These documents set out specific obligations covering issues like finance and children, amongst others. Separation solicitors in North Wales can support with the completion of this important paperwork.
Although Separation Agreements are not necessarily legally binding, they can be used to great effect to negotiate a more successful dissolution of a relationship. Finances and property should be part of the agreement and cover potential problems like what happens to the family home and division of proceeds if it sold.
Finances are also covered, and these can range from payments of debts like credit cards and loans to maintenance payments to spouses or partners. Mortgages and rent payments are also usually covered and this can be an important part of negotiations if one partner moves out of the family home, but the remaining one cannot afford to cover these costs themselves.
Children and their care are perhaps the most important part of Separation Agreements. Couples often have differing views on how to care for their offspring and often; this is a delicate and emotive part of the separation process. Family law barristers can help ensure that the welfare of the child is at the centre of any discussions and help decide on matters like who receives benefits linked to the children and where they will live.
Here at Bennett Smith Solicitors, we can help navigate all of the different aspects of Separation Agreements and how to make the, work for all involved.