Separating in later life, or after a second marriage
Separating later in life, or after a second marriage, can bring particular legal, financial and emotional considerations. You may have built up property, pensions, savings, business interests or inheritance plans over many years, and you may also need to consider children from previous relationships or wider blended family arrangements.
A separation at this stage of life is rarely straightforward. Decisions about the family home, retirement income, pensions and future financial security can have long-term consequences, particularly where one or both parties are approaching or already in retirement.
Second marriages can also involve more complex family dynamics. There may be a need to balance the financial needs of a spouse or civil partner with the desire to protect assets for children from an earlier relationship. Clear legal advice can help you understand your options and make informed decisions.
Our family law solicitors advise on divorce after a second marriage, later life separation, financial settlements, pension sharing, property arrangements and agreements designed to provide clarity before or during a relationship, including prenuptial and postnuptial agreements.
We understand that many clients want to resolve matters sensitively and pragmatically, while still protecting their future. Our aim is to provide clear, practical advice so you can move forward with confidence.
Our approach
As members of Resolution, Wansbroughs’ family law solicitors are committed to resolving family matters in a constructive and non-confrontational way wherever possible.
We recognise that later life separation and second marriage divorce often require a particularly careful and tailored approach. We take the time to understand your personal circumstances, your family structure and your priorities for the future.
Where appropriate, we can work alongside other professional advisers, including financial advisers, accountants, pension experts and counsellors, to help ensure the legal advice you receive fits with your wider financial and personal circumstances.