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Family Law Guidance For Athletes – How Assets Are Divided Upon Divorce

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Monday, 08 August 2022 Author: Tammy Knox

This is the third in a series of articles exploring key family law issues facing athletes over the course of their careers. It explores the process of divorce and separation in England and Wales and its financial implications, including the options available if you and your partner cannot come to an agreement on how to divide your assets. It will answer the following questions:

  1. How do I get divorced?

  2. How will our assets and income be treated following divorce?

  3. Can the press report on my divorce?

  4. Are there any other options available to me if I do not want to go to court?

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Tammy Knox

Tammy Knox

Tammy co-leads the firm’s 'Individuals in Sport' group and heads up the family team’s sports and entertainment focus. She is a family lawyer, becoming increasingly sought out to advise sports persons and their families in respect of the full range of family issues that could arise, including divorce and finances, disputes regarding child arrangements, pre and post nuptial agreements and mediation.  Tammy is a member of WISLaw and co-chair of Girls United Football Club. She is passionate about promoting the role of women in sports and sports industry and in driving Penningtons Manches Cooper’s sports practice forward.
 

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