The starting point for financial division begins with a 50/50 split, however, this division is adjusted according to each party’s needs i.e. the need to have a roof over your head known as capital needs and the need to meet reasonable monthly outgoings, known as income needs. The Court uses factors set out in section 25 of the Matrimonial Causes Act 1973, which include the length of the marriage, the age of the parties, the resources of the marriage, contributions to the marriage, conduct and earning capacity to determine the fairest way to divide assets. This can be complex and legal advice should be sought.