Back 18 July 2025Financial disputes in divorce – James Maguire features in the New Law Journal Following the news that financial remedy orders are being contested in the family courts at the highest level in 15 years, our managing director, James Maguire, penned an opinion piece for the New Law Journal discussing what could be behind the rise in financial disputes. In the article, James highlights how economic uncertainty, court delays, reduced legal aid and rising fees are all playing a part in the increase. He also explores how these factors are leading to deeper issues, making the divorce process more difficult and, as such, leaving people stuck in unhappy marriages and with uncertainty about their future. James emphasises how these challenges are causing some people to cut corners and not take the time or seek the appropriate legal advice to secure a fair financial settlement, which can have repercussions later down the line. He also references the recent Standish v Standish [2025] case and how this could impact financial disputes going forward. You can read the full piece on P6 of Issue 8125 of the New Law Journal or online. For specialist advice on any family law related issue contact Maguire Family Law by email: james.maguire@family-law.co.uk or telephone: Altrincham 0161 537 2808 Knutsford 01565 743 300 London 0207 947 4219 Manchester 0161 537 2808 Wilmslow 01625 544 650 Categories Case Studies (20) Children (282) Divorce (545) Domestic Abuse (22) Finances (208) Insights (21) International (49) Reported cases (37) Related News The price of a post: social media and divorce disputes 25 November 2025 Court of Appeal decides jurisdiction to deal with £20bn Russian divorce 17 October 2025 ‘We are the poster people for divorce’ – Eimear Maguire interviewed in the Irish Times 20 July 2025
