Divorce and Separation

Introducing our John Hodge Chartered Financial Planner team.

The financial implications of divorce and separation on your future standard of living are far reaching and so early agreement on financial arrangements will not only to help reduce the emotional impact on all concerned but also provide long-term financial security.

John Hodge Financial Planners are authorised and regulated by the Financial Conduct Authority and work alongside our family team to provide a truly seamless services that takes into account what you need now and what you are looking to achieve in the future.

The team include Daniel Gornall, who is one of only 35 specialist Resolution accredited financial experts in UK divorce work.

Our financial and legal team combined will work together to enable you to move forward after divorce and separation.

Our services include:

Gathering information for financial disclosure

The first step is to pull together all your financial information – this is called “financial disclosure”. Both parties must do this, and then exchange the information. With so much emotion involved, it can be difficult to know where to start to gather this information and also what needs to be included. Our team of experts can help you focus on what needs to be disclosed in order to agree a way forward.

Evaluation of settlement proposal

People often turn to a financial planner once their divorce settlement is agreed but involving a financial planner early on means they can help shape the divorce settlement. While a solicitor focuses on the legal process of getting divorced, a financial planner will look at the life-long financial implications of decisions made and how they will work in the real world. Our team will work with you ensure you understand how your current financial situation will be impact-post divorce and also to evaluate possible settlement proposals based on their long-term impact.

Pension Sharing Order

Pension sharing isn’t usually the first thing couples think about when divorcing but pensions are a huge asset and important when planning your future – so deciding what to do with them is extremely important. Our team can discuss whether pension sharing is right for you and guide you through the process of getting a Pension Sharing Order.

Planning your financial future

Untangling finances during a divorce is difficult. Often decisions are made in an emotionally charged environment and the consequences of these decisions don’t become apparent until much later on. Our team of experts can work with you during your divorce and afterwards to ensure you take financial control of your future.

Our specialist team will help you to:

• Fully understand how your current financial situation will be impacted after divorce
• Evaluate possible settlement proposals and the long-term impact on your financial future
• Build a solid foundation for your future financial stability using cash flow modelling.
• Check your eligibility for State Benefits after divorce or separation

Next Steps: Get in touch

If you need advice on protecting your wealth, contact the team at John Hodge Financial Planners based at our Weston-super-Mare,  Clevedon, Yatton, Bridgwater, Bristol and Wedmore offices.

John Hodge Financial Planners is a trading style of Centurion Wealth Management which is authorised and regulated by the Financial Conduct Authority (FCA). Registered in England and Wales Number 7001057. Registered Office: Channel Court, 8 Hill Road, Clevedon, Bristol, BS21 7NE