Separation Agreement Solicitors in Kent & South East London
Aletta Shaw's family solicitors draft separation agreements that set out how a couple will divide finances, property, debts and arrangements for children when they separate but are not yet divorcing. A properly prepared agreement carries real weight if a court later considers your finances. Free initial call available.
Key fact: A separation agreement is not automatically binding like a court order, but courts give it significant weight when both parties took independent legal advice and disclosed their finances fully.
When a relationship ends, you can make a written agreement about money and property, and getting legal advice helps make sure it is fair and holds up. Source: gov.uk.
Frequently asked questions
Is a separation agreement legally binding?
It is not automatically binding like a court order, but a court will usually uphold it if both people had independent legal advice, gave full financial disclosure and the terms are fair.
Why use a separation agreement instead of divorcing?
Some couples are not ready to divorce, or have not been married a year. An agreement records how you will manage finances and property in the meantime and reduces disputes.
Can the terms be made into a court order later?
Yes. When you do divorce, the terms can often be converted into a legally binding financial consent order, provided they remain fair at that time.
Speak to Aletta Shaw Solicitors for a free initial call on 020 8301 4884, or book a consultation. Offices in Bexleyheath, Blackheath, Petts Wood, Tunbridge Wells and St Katharine Docks.