Assumption: "The court won't order my ex's business to be sold. It's their livelihood."
1 min readThis content reflects observational insights and lived community experiences. It does not constitute legal advice — always consult a qualified professional for your specific circumstances.
What People Expect
People believe a business that provides one party's income is protected from being sold in financial remedy proceedings.
Court Reality
Courts are reluctant to order the sale of a business, but they can do it where no other route gives a fair result. In LE v EL [2024] EWFC 481 (B) the judge ordered a private company sold because the husband had no realistic way of paying the wife her share, and compared it to ordering the sale of a farm.
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The Gap?
"The court won't order my ex's business to be sold. It's their livelihood."
Court Reality
Courts are reluctant to order the sale of a business, but they can do it where no other route gives a fair result. In LE v EL [2024] EWFC 481 (B) the judge ordered a private company sold because the husband had no realistic way of paying the wife her share, and compared it to ordering the sale of a farm.
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