Prince Family Law

27/08/2026

What am I entitled to if I divorce my wife?

Divorce can raise immediate questions about your financial position, particularly if you are concerned about the family home, savings, pensions, or ongoing financial support. The starting point in dividing assets is a “50/50 split” when considering a financial settlement. However, this can be departed from and will be dependent upon the circumstances of the specific couple/family.

The court’s primary consideration is achieving a fair outcome, taking into account factors such as each spouse’s income and earning capacity, financial needs, assets, liabilities, housing requirements, the length of the marriage, and any children’s needs.

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Divorce can raise immediate questions about your financial position, particularly if you are concerned about the family home, savings, pensions, or

24/08/2026

A great review for our Managing Director and Associate Director, David and Robert.

Well done both! 👏

21/08/2026

Why a Pre-Nuptial Agreement Could Be Worth Considering

Ricky Gervais has revealed that he is considering marrying his long-term partner after more than four decades together. One of the reasons reportedly behind the decision is the potential inheritance tax implications of remaining unmarried.

His story highlights an important point for couples planning to marry: marriage can have significant legal and financial consequences, even where a couple has already spent many years building a life together.

For people with substantial assets, property, investments, businesses or family wealth, a pre-nuptial agreement can be an important part of preparing for marriage.

A pre-nuptial agreement, or “pre-nup”, allows a couple to set out their intentions about how their assets and financial responsibilities should be dealt with if their marriage later ends in divorce. It can provide clarity around property, income, savings, investments, business interests, inheritances and gifts, making sure that both parties understand their financial position from the outset.

This can be particularly valuable where one or both partners have accumulated significant wealth before marrying. It may also be relevant for couples marrying later in life, with children from previous relationships.

A pre-nup is not simply about planning for divorce. It can encourage couples to have an open conversation about money, assets and future financial expectations before they marry. For many couples, that clarity can provide reassurance and help avoid uncertainty if circumstances change.

It is important to note that the family courts retain discretion when deciding financial matters following divorce. However, a carefully prepared agreement can carry significant weight, particularly where both parties enter into it freely, provide full financial disclosure and receive independent legal advice.

The circumstances of Gervais and his partner also demonstrate that long-term cohabitation and marriage are not legally identical. Choosing to marry can change the legal and financial framework surrounding a couple’s relationship.

If you are considering marriage and have assets, property, business interests or children whose financial futures you want to protect, specialist legal advice about a pre-nuptial agreement could be a sensible step before the wedding.

Ricky Gervais has revealed that he is considering marrying his long-term partner after more than four decades together. One of the reasons reportedly

19/08/2026

COHABITEE RIGHTS

ITV news is presently seeking to interview cohabiting couples about what new proposed laws will mean to them, which will give cohabitees rights to make financial claims against their partners if their relationship ends, and which will be one of the biggest major overhauls to family law in recent times.

At present, cohabitees have no automatic ability to make a claim against the property, assets, and pensions of the other party in the event of the relationship breaking down, even if the relationship is a long one or there are children. The myth of a common law wife or husband simply does not exist. Parties with children may be able to make financial claims on behalf of the children or against a property to which they have directly substantially contributed, but those claims are limited, can be difficult, and costly to make.

The government has now launched a major consultation proposing significant new rights for cohabiting couples who have lived together for more than 3 years or have children. Under these changes, qualifying couples could gain financial rights to make claims against the assets and property of their partner in the event the relationship breaks down. Financial claims would focus on meeting gaps in need rather than an automatic equal division of assets which often happens when marriages break down.

At the moment, cohabitees do not have an automatic right to make financial claims against their partner’s estate in the event of their death and that would also change. Unmarried partners could receive automatic inheritance rights if their partner dies without a will.

However, at present the best way for cohabitees to make financial provision for themselves and each other is to have a Cohabitation Agreement which can be drafted by an experienced family law specialist. If you would like to discuss this further with a solicitor, please contact us via the details on our website.

ITV news is presently seeking to interview cohabiting couples about what new proposed laws will mean to them, which will give cohabitees rights to make

18/08/2026

A great success on Friday where our Nat Walters & Robert Gallon held the Prince Family Law golf day at Chesterfield Golf Club. ⛳️

Congratulations to our winners Tom Croggon Dip CII, Henry Orme DipPFS, Adam Hollis and Joel Bancroft (who also won the longest drive!) ⭐

A special mention to Philip Nunney for his excellent performance in winning both nearest the pin prizes! 🌟

Luckily, the weather was perfect and everyone had a fantastic day.

Thank you to all who came, and we look forward to next year!

If you would like to get involved next year, please contact Nat Walters or Robert Gallon.

17/08/2026

A fantastic review for our Carey New following completion of a case. Well done Carey! 🌟

14/08/2026

🌟 FINALISTS 🌟

We are delighted to share that we have been shortlisted for Niche Law Firm of the Year at Yorkshire Legal Awards 2026!

We are incredibly proud of our whole team for their hard work - it would not be possible without each of you 🤩

And to our clients, thank you for your continued support!

Congratulations to all the finalists and we can’t wait to celebrate with you all on the night🌟

03/08/2026

We are incredibly proud to be supporting Whirlow Hall Farm Trust. The education team do amazing work with secondary aged children who for various reasons struggle in mainstream education and supporting adults with long term learning disabilities. The Trust provides valuable respite and support to many families, which may otherwise not be available.

31/07/2026

The Perils of Pre-Nuptial Agreements

The recent marriage of Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce begs the question ‘Did They Have a Pre-Nuptial Agreement?’.

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The recent marriage of Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce begs the question ‘Did They Have a Pre-Nuptial Agreement?’. There is no doubt that both parties to

31/07/2026

A fantastic review from one of our Leanne Barton’s lovely clients 🤩.

Well done Leanne!