We offer a free consultation to suitable clients, typically those where the family’s net assets are in excess of £1m or the combined income is in excess of £150,000. Our experienced family lawyers will take the time to understand the details of your unique situation and talk you through the next stages of the legal process. We will then be able to give you a sense of the possible outcomes of your case and even the likely cost.
We also serve the surrounding areas, including Middlesbrough, Stockton and Hartlepool.
Vardags’ team of top divorce lawyers offer unparalleled legal support to our clients in Darlington. We understand that navigating a divorce can be a challenging and emotionally charged period for you and your family. Our goal is to guide you through this process with compassion and expertise, securing the most favourable outcome for you.
Our award-winning family lawyers for Darlington specialise in:
Filing a divorce petition first can give you the legal edge over your spouse, ensuring that our top divorce lawyers deliver the greatest outcome for you and your family. If you think you may need our help, don’t delay. Contact Vardags before your spouse does.
Darlington County Court and Family Court is located in the city centre, 0.6 miles from the train station. If arriving by car you will likely be on the A167. Navigate onto Houndgate and onto Beaumount Street where you will find Feethams Multi-story car park which is 0.2 miles from the court.
We offer a free consultation to suitable clients, typically those where the family's net assets are in excess of £1m or the combined income is in excess of £150,000
Clean break settlements are used by a divorcing couple wishing to have a fresh start after the divorce is finalised without being financially tied to the other party. It is a type of financial order that the courts can make and once implemented means that there are no financial commitments (other than child maintenance if relevant).
A clean break settlement will effectively end the financial relationship between a couple following a divorce. The parties will no longer have any financial claim over their ex-spouse, including in relation to future pensions. Without such an agreement, either party can potentially make a claim at any time in the future.
The length of marriage can determine whether or not it is appropriate. A shorter marriage (under five years) will generally be easier for a clean break, for example if both parties have jobs and capital can be easily separated. However, it may be harder with a longer marriage, since it is more likely that one party did not work to look after the home and/or raise a family. In these cases, spousal maintenance may be appropriate making it unlikely that a clean break would be granted by the courts.
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