In this episode, family partner Hannah Field sits down with divorce consultant Rhiannon Ford to unpack the wide range of professionals who may play a part in sorting out the financial side of a divorce or separation. They look at how specialists such as pension actuaries, tax advisers and business valuers contribute to the process, why assembling the right support team matters, and how expert input can lead to clearer, fairer financial outcomes.

In this episode, you’ll learn about:

• Professional support roles the different experts who may work alongside your solicitor
• Pension specialists how pensions are valued and divided during a financial settlement
• Tax considerations when tax advice becomes essential and how it affects negotiations
• Business valuations when valuers are instructed and what they assess
• Joint experts and shadow experts how they differ and when each is used
• Specialist input why complex financial cases often require additional expertise
• Divorce consultancy how a consultant supports clients through the process
• Collaborative working how different professionals coordinate as part of a wider team