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01/05/2013
According to the Daily Mail, the difference between the settlements is said to be so great that women living in the north of England are now trying to have their cases heard in London courts.
Legal firm, Pannone, analysed around 700 cases from the last two years and found that wives who had their cases heard in provincial courts were less likely to be granted maintenance from their ex-husband in addition to splitting marital assets.
They also said there is now a 'maintenance map' which details the generosity of divorce settlements and the frequency of maintenance payments.
Looking at the information, partner Liz Cowell said wives from London, Manchester, Bristol, Leeds or Birmingham could expect to receive ongoing financial support from their former spouse, but those in smaller towns were told to 'stand on their own two feet'.
She added: "It is a complicated picture which reflects the differing interpretations certain courts appear to place on the needs of wives after divorce.
"Courts have an obligation to have a financial clean break between spouses on divorce, if possible. If that cannot be achieved, they look to meet the immediate needs of a wife for things such as a house from any joint capital which couples might have built up as well as providing ongoing maintenance.
"Divorce law is designed to be discretionary, so that it can be flexible enough to produce outcomes suiting the particular needs of individuals. That also means there can be great variety in settlements."
Ms Cowell added that it wasn't "simply a North-South settlement divide", rather there are "considerable local and regional variations which demonstrate the impact of discretion on divorcees' circumstances."
It effectively means wives can face a postcode lottery over whether they will get extra support following a divorce, as some parts of the country are considered more "wife friendly" while others urge for a "clean break".
(JP/CD)
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Women Receive Better Divorce Settlements In Cities
New research has found wives living in small towns and villages receive worse divorce settlements than those who split in large cities.According to the Daily Mail, the difference between the settlements is said to be so great that women living in the north of England are now trying to have their cases heard in London courts.
Legal firm, Pannone, analysed around 700 cases from the last two years and found that wives who had their cases heard in provincial courts were less likely to be granted maintenance from their ex-husband in addition to splitting marital assets.
They also said there is now a 'maintenance map' which details the generosity of divorce settlements and the frequency of maintenance payments.
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Looking at the information, partner Liz Cowell said wives from London, Manchester, Bristol, Leeds or Birmingham could expect to receive ongoing financial support from their former spouse, but those in smaller towns were told to 'stand on their own two feet'.
She added: "It is a complicated picture which reflects the differing interpretations certain courts appear to place on the needs of wives after divorce.
"Courts have an obligation to have a financial clean break between spouses on divorce, if possible. If that cannot be achieved, they look to meet the immediate needs of a wife for things such as a house from any joint capital which couples might have built up as well as providing ongoing maintenance.
"Divorce law is designed to be discretionary, so that it can be flexible enough to produce outcomes suiting the particular needs of individuals. That also means there can be great variety in settlements."
Ms Cowell added that it wasn't "simply a North-South settlement divide", rather there are "considerable local and regional variations which demonstrate the impact of discretion on divorcees' circumstances."
It effectively means wives can face a postcode lottery over whether they will get extra support following a divorce, as some parts of the country are considered more "wife friendly" while others urge for a "clean break".
(JP/CD)
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