Should I change my Will during divorce?

It is a good idea to change your Will as soon as you decide to separate or begin proceedings to end your relationship for the following reasons:

During a separation, divorce or dissolution of civil partnership, your existing Will remains valid. This means if you die before the Final Order, your spouse or civil partner will still inherit under your current Will.

By changing your Will, you can ensure that your assets are distributed according to your current wishes, especially if you want to provide for family members, children from a previous relationship, or you are in a new relationship.

You can change your Will at any time during the divorce or dissolution process, however it is preferable to change it at the start of the process.