Family Law FAQ - I was divorced last week, now my ex-wife is attempting to take all assets. Would the Court grant such orders?

Date: February 22, 2011

Q. Divorce was granted to the mother of my children and I last week. She now informs me she will initiate proceedings against me in the family court and will take from me all the assets of the relationship and leave me with nothing. Would the Court grant such orders?

A. In making orders in relation to property the Court will take into account a number of factors some of which are: contributions to the marriage (whether financial or as home maker), state of health of the parties, whether the parties are employed, the length of the relationship, the age of the children and who the children live with.  However, to obtain an estimate as to the split that you should seek from the Court, you need to consult a Family Law Solicitor who should be able to advise you on this based on their experience.