Assumption: "(Separation) We separated years ago, so the finances are already sorted."
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What People Expect
People who separated long ago and have lived apart without problems assume their financial ties ended when they split up.
Court Reality
Separating without a court order leaves financial claims open, however long ago it was. In RRE v JPR [2026] EWFC 7, the couple lived apart amicably for about eight years before a dispute over money held in one name led to proceedings. Only a court order, such as a consent order, closes claims.
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The Gap?
"(Separation) We separated years ago, so the finances are already sorted."
Court Reality
Separating without a court order leaves financial claims open, however long ago it was. In RRE v JPR [2026] EWFC 7, the couple lived apart amicably for about eight years before a dispute over money held in one name led to proceedings. Only a court order, such as a consent order, closes claims.
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