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Is my estranged husband lying about his assets?—Financial Times

Family and children partner - Katie Longmate | Russell-Cooke
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Partner Katie Longmate has responded to a reader’s question in the Financial Times Money Clinic column about concerns that an estranged husband may be misrepresenting the value of his business during divorce proceedings. Katie explains the legal requirement for full disclosure of all financial circumstances, and outlines the practical steps that can be taken to verify the accuracy of asset valuations

Both parties are legally required to provide “full and frank” disclosure of their respective financial circumstances. This includes any income, savings, investments, liabilities, pensions, properties and business interests. You can agree to provide this information voluntarily, as part of your discussions and negotiations, or more formally, through court proceedings if a dispute arises.
Family and children partner - Katie Longmate | Russell-Cooke
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Katie Longmate is a partner in the family and children team, advising across the full breadth of family law, including on divorce, relationship breakdown and managing the associated financial matters.

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