Family Matters, episode 7: Finances on divorce, why conduct matters

In this episode of Family Matters, Christopher Finch is joined by James Osborne, Head of Family in HCR Law’s Birmingham office, to discuss conduct in financial remedy proceedings.

Conduct is often raised when emotions are running high during divorce, but the court will only take it into account in limited circumstances. Chris and James explore what conduct means in a financial remedy context, how the move to no-fault divorce has affected the way these issues arise, and why there needs to be a clear financial consequence before conduct is likely to influence the outcome.

The episode looks at examples including reckless spending, failure to disclose assets, litigation misconduct and serious behaviour with a direct impact on one party’s financial position. It also explains the importance of raising conduct properly, being transparent with your lawyer, and understanding when an argument is likely to help or hinder settlement.

In a fast-changing world for families and relationships, Family Matters explores the legal and emotional sides of family law, offering expert insight and real-world guidance on everything from divorce and finances to children and co-parenting. Each episode cuts through legal jargon to focus on what really matters to people navigating family change. Contact our family team here.