After your Divorce has been granted, the Court will then determine how to deal with all other key issues resulting from the Divorce (also known as Ancillary Matters) including the division of the matrimonial assets. Matrimonial assets are: Your matrimonial home Property that was acquired during your marriage Property that was acquired before your marriage…
Over the course of the criminal trial, the Prosecution will present the evidence to persuade the Court to conclude that they have proven beyond reasonable doubt that you have committed the offence alleged. Likewise, you will also present your evidence to persuade the Court to accept your basis for disputing the offence alleged or to…
If you and your spouse are expected to be separated for some time before a Divorce is eventually obtained, a Deed of Separation will help you both to set clear rules as to how your living and financial arrangements during the ongoing separation will be managed: This will help to reduce potential issues of dispute…
Once you have decided to claim trial, the Court will schedule an administrative hearing known as a Pre-Trial Conference (PTC) to be conducted to manage the progress of the case up to the day of the trial. A PTC is a type of Court hearing which is conducted in a closed-door setting by a Judge…
A Deed of Separation can be legally binding on the parties and recognised by the Court. In deciding how much weight will be given to the Deed of Separation during Divorce Proceedings, the Court will consider a number of factors including the following: ○ Whether both you and your spouse had willingly entered into the…