--- title: Divorce Financials - Beacon Wealth Management description: 6th April 2022 was the date of the change in legislation that has brought in the “no fault” divorce. 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This means that couples wanting to divorce can now do so without the former minimum two years separation clause. A change of this magnitude is probably the biggest change in 50 years. There are fears that it could lead to an increase in couples divorcing. #### Why worry? The concern I have is from a financial point. As the system becomes easier, the financial arrangement talks could become harder and more unfair. Financial arrangements I have seen in the past often favour one person more than the other. If one party is stronger willed or more confident, I can see even more people losing out on an entitlement. There is now the added concern I have that individuals with a “no fault” divorce may decide to sort matters themselves to save money. This, for many, will be a false saving and for the reason given above, could lead to one person receiving less than their fair share. #### Splitting the assets Splitting assets should seldom be 50/50 in my opinion, especially if one party has stayed at home or worked part-time to bring up a family, while the other has forged a career with future enhanced benefits. I am not a divorce lawyer, and neither do I offer family legal advice, but I do offer financial advice and my involvement has led to enhanced pay-outs for my clients. I recognise the importance of extracting yourself from an unhappy relationship, and don’t think you should be penalised because you or your solicitor have missed the bigger picture. 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