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When, after a divorce, is it too late to claim what is due to you? In some cases - e.g. maintenance for an adult, it may already be too late. In any other case, pursue your claim as soon as possible, as some claims cease to be enforceable in time. ? View
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This is an example of the issues that must be discussed at the negotiation. Add things to it, to make it comprehensive for you. ? View
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This is a 'beginner's guide' to negotiation. It is surprisingly comprehensive, but is merely an introduction. Please readsome other material - there are plenty of good books around, on the subject. ? View
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A quick, general introduction to negotiating the settlement of the various issues arising upon divorce. This is just quick advice - read it first, but do not begin negotiation until you have read the rest! ? View
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All you need to know to start a really effective search for hidden money and assets to support your capital claim - see another report for proof of income for maintenance purposes. ? View
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Wife married out of community of property before the accrual system came into effect. When divorcing after a 25 year marriage, she was given half the total assets. ? View
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In various cases there may be a sharing of assets on divorce. This sharing can in certain circumstances be avoided by depriving a 'guilty' spouse of a share of your estate through the special remedy known as ‘Forfeiture of Benefits’.
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You should have a written agreement with your spouse before you get divorced. Agreements cover – the divorce case & costs; children; maintenance; matrimomial home; property division; financial claims.
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What you get at divorce, can depend on – Firstly, how you were married - Antenuptial Contract, Community of Property & Accrual issues; Then, on what was acquired during the marriage; and finally, It may depend on how you both contributed or behaved during the course of the marriage. ? View
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An example of a Antenutial Contract, with the accrual system ? View
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An example of an Antenuptial Contract ? View
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