Can an ex spouse ask for more years after a divorce settlement?

Glen Briers built a £30million sports and street-wear business incorporating brands Lambretta and Vision Streetwear.

When he split from Nicola Briers, his wife of 18 years in 2002, the business was turning over £1million a year.

When they divorced Mr Briers gave his wife £150,000 to pay off the mortgage and she kept the £700,000 family home.

She also got a £10,000-a- year salary, plus child maintenance but he kept the business and is now said to be worth £10million.

After her relationship with her new partner broke down, Mrs Briers went to court asking for more from Mr Briers.

In 2015, Judge Rogers declared Mr Briers ‘a liar’ who resorted to ‘deception’ in trying to play down his wealth and therefore Mrs Briers was entitled to more.

The court found that Mr Brier’s failure to honestly disclose his assets meant that his ex-wife had never given her informed consent to the deal.

Mr Briers then challenged the judge’s decision at the Court of Appeal, insisting that his ex-wife should get only a £500,000 lump sum.

He argued that the success of his business since the split was all down to his hard work and that it was far too late for his ex-wife to go back on their ‘clean break’.

But three senior judges have now thrown out his complaints and ordered him to pay the full £2.7 million.

At Wrigley Claydon, we are experienced family lawyers and can assist you with the legal aspects of any family situation in which you may find yourself. We deal with our cases sensitively and fight on your behalf to make this difficult time a little easier

If you are looking for family advice then please call our Oldham family solicitors on 0161 785 3521 to speak to Corinne Bailey-Brown in our Family Department or email cb@wrigleyclaydon.com.

Tell us if you think it is fair that the ex-wife was able to go back to court to ask for more money.

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Corinne Bailey-Brown

Corinne has been involved in Family Law for over 25 years. She has substantial experience and expertise in all areas of Family Law. Corinne understands that a family separation is one of the most difficult and emotional times in life and will always deal with clients effectively, efficiently and sympathetically. Her particular area of expertise relates to children and parents wishing to obtain Child arrangement Orders. She is also able to assist in Emergency Applications, Prohibited Steps Orders and Specific Issue Orders.