How to protect high net worth assets in divorce: Advice for couples in Yorkshire


Planning a life and sharing it with the most important person by your side is a wonderful thing; but sadly it may not last forever. And picking apart those lives and working out what happens next is not the easiest thing.
Yorkshire law firm Ison Harrison advises hundreds of couples who may find the fall-out of falling out more complicated than most.
Ison Harrison has grown in 45 years from a one man band to what is now a large regional law firm employing over 250 staff across 19 offices throughout Yorkshire.
Its family law team can offer expert guidance, no matter how complex your situation and whatever your circumstances are.
Sarah Laughey, Director and Head of Family Law at Ison Harrison, says: “At Ison Harrison we understand that people matter, and that everyone has different needs and lives in different circumstances so our approach to family law is to listen with a compassionate and sympathetic ear and then to take emotion out of the situation to plan a way forward.”
They handle everything from simple divorces to complex cases with high net worth where such things as independently owned businesses may be part of the settlement.


High Net Worth Cases
Celebrity divorces often hit the headlines with couples fighting over assets. In one famous case, the ruler of Dubai was told to pay a staggering $728 million to his ex-wife. The lives of the super-rich may feel a million miles away from your own in Yorkshire, yet the potential complications and issues are just the same.
Assets can include complex trust structures, inherited wealth, business assets, international assets and offshore accounts. Then there are high value pensions, and property other than the marital home.
In these circumstances, you need a full team of specialists behind you – whether the specialist you require is a forensic accountant, an expert in your niche area of business, or someone who has handled similar cases before, having the right team by your side is a must.
Ison Harrison will be with you every step, from first consultation to final settlement, no matter how long that takes, bringing in experts where required to give you specialist advice, to ensure you get the best outcome possible.
Says Sarah: “It’s vital that you have the support of a specialist team – a divorce can be a lonely business, but our motto is that you don’t have to go through it alone.”
Sarah added that prevention can be a crucial step too: “It may feel counter-intuitive to create a route out of a failed relationship via a pre-nuptial agreement (PNA) at a time when that relationship is solid and loving, but it can be sensible.
“They are also popular for second marriages, to help protect your original family. Planning ahead can help prevent major headaches in the future.”
Contact the Ison Harrison Private Family Law Team on 0113 284 5000 email [email protected]) or go to the Ison Harrison website at www.isonharrison.co.uk