Divorce lawyers for royalty and aristocracy

As a member of a royal or aristocratic family, you will naturally be concerned with protecting both your family wealth and your good name should you come to divorce. The wide ranging powers of the English court mean that the judge can order payments based on family money and inheritances, even when such money is held through trust structures. In viewing marriage as a partnership, the English court is likely to make a generous award, sharing capital built up during the marriage and even using non-matrimonial property to meet a party’s needs.

As a member of a prominent family, you are also likely to want to protect your reputation during the course of your divorce. Though family proceedings are usually heard in private, there is the possibility that your case will be heard in open court, and the parties are able to speak to the press provided they do not breach certain reporting restrictions. As a member of a foreign royal family, you may also worry that the influence of relatives could prejudiced a court decision. If you are entitled to divorce in England that may lead to a fairer and more favourable result.

vardags’ team for royalty and aristocracy

Ayesha Vardag has represented several members of prominent families in proceedings during the course of her career. She has advised in relation to financial settlements involving both capital and income, as well as on cases with significant media attention.