You should obtain legal advice prior to taking any step(s) of substance.

It is usually preferable to remain as amicable as practicable with your former partner/spouse. Read more…

With the assistance of your solicitor (and if relevant in your circumstances), you should consider trying to agree with your former spouse/partner (through your legal advisers) interim arrangements for the payment (or receipt) of spouse maintenance and child support or a payment (or receipt) of a sum to be classified as part of any final settlement, pending a final agreement or court order.

Published 6th July 2013