How are debts owed to family members dealt with in divorce proceedings?
The first question for the court to determine is whether the debts are legitimate, and this is a...
The Law Commission have published a report making recommendations for reform regards enforcement of Financial Orders, e.g. order for sale or maintenance.
The Family Team at George Green are specialists in enforcing Financial Orders made on divorce. Mark Vandaele, Associate based in Wolverhampton, comments 'clients often encounter problems when an order for sale of the Family home has been made and the occupying party refuses to cooperate.'
'There are a range of powers available to the court including reducing the asking price, preventing the non-cooperative party from being present at viewings and in extreme circumstances preventing them from residing in the property.'
The proposed reforms are intended to make the process easier and quicker.
If you wish to discuss your matter then feel free to contact Mark Vandaele (Wolverhampton Office) on 01902 796930 (mvandaele@georgegreen.co.uk) or Rachel Baker (Cradley Heath Office) on 01384 340580 (rbaker@georgegreen.co.uk)