03/06/2026
Can earning significantly more than your spouse mean you receive a larger share of the assets on divorce?
Not necessarily.
While the court can consider "exceptional contributions" when deciding a financial settlement, the threshold is exceptionally high and applies only in rare cases. Every case is different, and fairness remains the court's overriding objective.
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