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This topic considers your assets and how you go about dividing them in the best way for you in your situation. There are articles and tools that look at money, the family home and possessions and offers suggestions on ways to make the process as straightforward as possible.

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    Use this tool to do help you calculate your financial situation. Add the information to your 'Agreement builder - Dividing stuff tool' along with your thoughts around what outcomes you'd like to see.

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    Agreement Builder - Dividing stuff

    The process of answering the questions in each agreement builder should help you consider what outcomes are best for your children and both of you. They can form a useful starting point when discussing your situation with your ex-partner or a legal representative such as a solicitor.

  • Dividing pensions on divorce or dissolution

    In divorce or dissolution, the pension can be the biggest asset after the family home. You can split pensions several ways, so it’s worth understanding the options before deciding what’s best for you.

  • Dividing investments and savings when you separate if you were cohabiting

    Dividing investments and savings should be relatively straightforward if you’re not married or in a civil partnership when you separate. You may be able to claim back your contributions to them in some circumstances. Find out what you can do.

  • Dividing investments and savings during divorce or dissolution

    Investments and savings will generally form part of your financial settlement on divorce or dissolution. Dividing them should be relatively straightforward if you can negotiate with each other. Find out what you can do.

  • Dividing business interests on separation if you were cohabiting

    If you and your ex-partner were neither married nor in a civil partnership, but have been running a family business together or have shared business interests, you may be able to claim a share in their value. Find out the options available.

  • Dividing business interests on divorce or dissolution

    Sorting out or valuing a family business during divorce or dissolution can be complicated. But the more you can agree, the less it is likely to cost you. How a business is taken into account when you separate will depend on a number of factors. Find out where to start and what the options are.

  • How to divide your possessions on separation

    It’s a bit of a cliché that couples who separate end up arguing about who gets to keep the pet(s), the favourite sofa or the music collection. But it doesn’t have to be like that. Try and agree as much as you can with your ex-partner – and be prepared to compromise.

  • Dividing the family home and mortgage during divorce or dissolution

    If you are getting divorced or dissolving your civil partnership, one of the biggest financial decisions you could face is what happens to the family home. Find out what you need to do and what your options are.

  • Dividing the family home and mortgage during separation if you were cohabiting

    If you are splitting up from your partner and own your home between you, one of the biggest financial decisions you could face is what happens to it. Find out what you need to do and what your options are if you are not married or in a civil partnership.

  • Dividing the family home on divorce or dissolution if you’re renting

    One or both of you may want to carry on renting your home after your break-up, especially if it’s convenient for work, your children’s school, or near friends and family. What you need to do and what your options are depend on your tenancy agreement and whether you’re renting from a private or social landlord.

  • Dividing the family home on separation if you were cohabiting – renting

    One or both of you may want to carry on renting your home after your break-up, especially if it’s convenient for work, your children’s school, or near friends and family. The options available if you’re not married or in a civil partnership depend on your tenancy agreement and whether you’re renting from a private or social landlord.

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