Do men always come out worse in divorce?

The law in England and Wales is gender-neutral and aims to be fair and balanced, focusing on the needs of both parties. If both parties to a marriage or civil partnership have similar backgrounds, needs and income the starting and finishing point of the division of assets will usually be an equal split.

Financial settlements in divorce cases are determined by legal principles and factors such as the financial needs of both parties, the length of the marriage, the contributions made by both parties, and individual circumstances. The goal is to achieve a fair and equitable distribution rather than favouring one spouse over the other.