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Separation and Divorce FAQs

Have a question for Courtney? Check out our answers to some common questions around separation and divorce

So, you’re separating? Or the D-word is in your search terms? Welcome to the club, made up of over 40% of people who marry in the UK. So, you are sure to be in excellent company. Nelson Mandela, for example. And Elizabeth Taylor. Heroes, goddesses, lollipop ladies and everyone in between. It’s normal, it’s life and like all processes, the aim is the other side.
Here's some debunking from our experts. Remember, most of these topics are covered in more detail elsewhere so lookout for the links. If you have a question and you cannot find the answer below, please tell us by emailing admin@courtney.legal and we try to include an answer in future. 
Remember, Courtney does not give legal advice but we can offer general information to stand you in good stead.  

I’m getting a divorce. What happens now? What happens with homes and bills before everything is sorted out long-term?

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I’m separating from my partner, and we have children, but we aren’t married. What happens now? What happens with homes and bills before everything is sorted out long-term?

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I’m getting a divorce. Is everything divided 50/50?

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I’m getting a divorce. Do all assets come into it? Do I have to share details of every single penny?

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I’m getting a divorce. Does the one who spends most time with the kids keep the house?

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I’m getting a divorce. What about what the kids want? Do their feelings come into it?

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Help! How will I make ends meet when my ex paid for all our bills? / Do I have to keep paying my ex to meet their ongoing costs after divorce or separation?

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I’m getting a divorce. Are pensions divided, too?

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I’m getting a divorce and I have a new partner. Do they make a difference to anything?

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My ex was abusive / cheated on me / behaved very badly. Surely that will be taken into account?

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I am feeling overwhelmed and vulnerable. This situation is utterly crap. What do I do?

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I’m getting a divorce. What, practically, should I being doing to prepare?

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