Not always. Many financial disputes following separation are resolved through mediation or negotiation through solicitors, whether you were married, in a civil partnership or living together. Once financial matters are agreed, this can be embodied into a Consent Order for a Judge to approve, making the agreement legally binding. By resolving financial matters through mediation or negotiation, it allows you to have control over the outcome of your financial arrangements.
Court proceedings are typically a last resort if agreement cannot be reached.
