Best Divorce Solicitors in Barnet

In many countries, a couple can divorce with little or no financial support being given to the poorer party. Sometimes, you might not even know about the divorce until it has already been finalised. That does not prevent you from seeking the support of the English courts. FIND OUT MORE

As the court has wide powers when making financial awards, it is vital that you set out the proper values of your assets so you can define your spouse's entitlement. FIND OUT MORE

Sometimes a spouse will argue that a marriage was not valid, and so there can be no divorce. If your wedding was in England, this will generally be easy to assess as English law lays down strict licencing requirements for wedding venues. In other countries, for example with Islamic marriages, things can be far more complicated. Generally if you can demonstrate that your marriage was registered with the local authorities, the English court will accept it as valid, allowing you to proceed with a divorce. FIND OUT MORE

In high value cases, it is common for parties to have an inflated view of marital assets. In order to tackle these false perceptions, an accurate and thorough valuation of all your assets is key. With a unique team of in-house forensic accountants and well-established links with expert valuers, Vardags are adept at demonstrating the true value of shared assets and countering any excessive needs claims. FIND OUT MORE

As a nation we love our pets. Animals often form an integral part of family life, with disputes on pet custody becoming one of the aspects of concern in divorce proceedings. We have witnessed news stories of high-profile celebrities battle out the care arrangements of these four-legged friends during their divorce, with the likes of Ant McPartlin and his ex-wife agreeing shared custody of their chocolate Labrador, whereas Johnny Depp had to relinquish custody of his and Amber Heard's dogs. FIND OUT MORE