Teena Dhanota-Jones

18/12/2023

Immediate free advice for those experiencing a relationship breakdown:

The family team at Portner adopting a caring approach, to allay concerns for those experiencing a relationship breakdown at this time of year:

01/12/2023

Divorce and Capital Gains Tax:

This is good news! A pragmatic and fairer approach for divorcing or separating spouses and civil partners.

01/12/2023

A Bollywood divorce:

I recently read a frank and thought-provoking article by a Bollywood actress explaining why she ended her 22-year marriage to a fellow actor. Her reasons…

01/12/2023

Parental alienation: Brad and Angelina

Angelina Jolie is apparently alienating the children of the family:

30/08/2023

Great dance group

21/08/2023

My thoughts on a Bollywood actor's interview on why she ended her 22-year marriage.

In an inspiring and thought-provoking interview in the Hindustan Times, Indian actor and singer Piloo Vidyarthi eloquently articulates her reasons for divorcing Indian actor Ashish Vidyarthi. This was a 22-year marriage, and the couple have an adult son.

26/04/2023

Exciting! Training started to represent both parties in a separation.

17/05/2022

A Q&A about divorce, capital gains tax and stamp duty:

Head of family Teena Dhanota-Jones and senior associate Sarah Richardson ask and answer some of the most common questions relating to divorce and property that clients raise with them. Question from the matrimonial department to the property department: Teena Dhanota-Jones: “I have many clients th...

01/02/2022

Short and to the point:
You can issue your own online divorce petition. You do not need a solicitor to do it. Good luck.

24/01/2022

Shall I delay instructing a solicitor until April 2022?
This is a reoccurring question because of the introduction of the new divorce procedure in April 2022.
Why you should not delay
A client should not delay taking early advice despite the imminent introduction of the new no-fault divorce legislation. The reasons are set out below:
1. Proceedings
You may not need to issue divorce proceedings immediately. You can start to discuss children’s arrangements and begin financial disclosure in advance. You can take advantage of the new procedure in April and almost be at the conclusion of your case by this time.
2. Jurisdiction
It is important to establish whether it is necessary to secure jurisdiction in England urgently, albeit we are no longer part of the EU this is still an important consideration.
3. Hiding assets
It is crucial to ascertain early on whether there is a risk that the other party may dissipate assets, to frustrate financial claims. Steps can be taken to prevent dissipation.
4. Interim finances
It is vital to discuss how the interim expenses of the household are to be met. This can be resolved early in advance to allow the smooth transition of the remaining process.
5. Funding your legal fees
The options of how to fund your legal fees should be discussed well in advance in any event. The first step needed could be to secure funding, to commence this now will enable the swifter resolution of your case.
It is important to consult with a solicitor early to establish the best procedure in your case. This will arm a client with the correct information tailored to their unique set of circumstances. A client may be surprised to learn that any delay could be damaging to their case.
For more information contact: [email protected]

24/01/2022

Shall I delay instructing a solicitor until April 2022?

This is a reoccurring question because of the introduction of the new divorce procedure in April 2022.

Why you should not delay
A client should not delay taking early advice despite the imminent introduction of the new no-fault divorce legislation. The reasons are set out below:
1. Proceedings
You may not need to issue divorce proceedings immediately. You can start to discuss children’s arrangements and begin financial disclosure in advance. You can take advantage of the new procedure in April and almost be at the conclusion of your case by this time.

2. Jurisdiction
It is important to establish whether it is necessary to secure jurisdiction in England urgently, albeit we are no longer part of the EU this is still an important consideration.

3. Hiding assets
It is crucial to ascertain early on whether there is a risk that the other party may dissipate assets, to frustrate financial claims. Steps can be taken to prevent dissipation.

4. Interim finances
It is vital to discuss how the interim expenses of the household are to be met. This can be resolved early in advance to allow the smooth transition of the remaining process.

5. Funding your legal fees
The options of how to fund your legal fees should be discussed well in advance in any event. The first step needed could be to secure funding, to commence this now will enable the swifter resolution of your case.

It is important to consult with a solicitor early to establish the best procedure in your case. This will arm a client with the correct information tailored to their unique set of circumstances. A client may be surprised to learn that any delay could be damaging to their case.

For more information contact: [email protected]

19/01/2022

Crypto assets and currency
Such assets must to disclosed during the divorce process. How we find out that you own them will follow in a further post.