Court

[Shittiestdayinalongtime]

Name changed for this. What happens when two people can't agree on how to split finances? When they say 'take it to court' ...does the court just split it fairly? Does it have to cost alot of money? Do they just look at the facts or take in any personal information?

I mean, does that sometimes end up being the fairest way?

Ultimately it means a judge will look at facts and information as presented as well as expectation that both parties seek to maximise earnings and become independent of each other, but will ultimately decide. It can cost yes and I guess it depends how far apart you are in what you want want to achieve and how much money you’re arguing over.

The court will look at all the assets including pensions, look at the needs of everyone including children and make a decision. Yes it can end up costing lots. I probably is the fairest way, but often neither individual is ends up delighted.

Often a judge may indicate a rough idea of what should happen, in an attempt to get the parties to agree. (e.g. looks like each party might take out equal shares // need to focus on how to house the kids // whatever), at a first meeting. Also, may have to attend a mediation session first.