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Navigating Tax in Divorce

Divorce and separation are life-altering transitions that can take a significant mental, emotional, and financial toll on clients. Divorce lawyers do not need to be tax experts, but they need to understand what questions they should ask about tax and when to ask them. This ensures that both the settlements are as tax efficient as possible and also that the pitfalls are avoided.

This online classroom, led by barrister, Jennifer Lee, and forensic accountant, Roger Isaacs, offers a practical and insightful overview of key tax considerations that can significantly influence the outcome of divorce proceedings. You’ll gain a clear understanding of the fundamentals of income tax, capital gains tax, and corporation tax as they relate to family law, along with the tax implications of transferring or selling the family home. The session will also cover the latest updates on private residence relief and their impact on property transfers. Finally, you’ll explore how to handle business assets in a tax-efficient way and discover strategies for structuring settlements that safeguard your clients’ financial interests.

Whether you’re a family lawyer seeking to deepen your understanding of tax implications in divorce and financial settlements or simply curious to know more, come along and have the opportunity to ask questions most relevant to your practice. Book your place now!

This online classroom was delivered on Tuesday 23 September 2025.

You might also be interested in our other Family Law courses.

What this will cover

This course will cover:

  • the basics on income tax, capital gains tax and corporation tax for family lawyers
  • the tax implications in divorce on the family home
  • a private residence relief update
  • how to extract value from companies
  • how to achieve tax-efficient divorce settlements
Learning outcomes

By the end of this online classroom, you will be able to:

  • understand income tax, capital gains tax and corporation tax in a family law context
  • identify the taxation implications on the family home during divorce
  • understand the changes to the private residence relief
  • assess how to extract the best value from companies
  • implement tax-efficient strategies during divorce settlements
How you will learn

Course format  

This online classroom consists of the following elements:

  • an SME presentation with opportunities for interaction, delivered using Microsoft Teams
  • an optional MCQ assessment, to obtain a certificate of completion

Assessment

In order to pass the assessment, you must achieve a mark of 80%.

Length

The online classroom will take 60 minutes, excluding the assessment.

No. of items Discount
11 – 19 15%
20 – 29 20%
30 – 39 25%
40 + 30%
£104.19 ex VAT
Type of training
CPD
Format
Recorded online classroom
Level
Intermediate
Who is this for?
Solicitors
Course length
1 hour
Assessment type
MCQs (Multiple Choice Questions).
SRA Competence
A2
A3
A4

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