The equal sharing principle is a key concept used by the courts when dividing finances after divorce or civil partnership dissolution. It’s based on the idea that both parties have made equal contributions to the marriage – whether financial or non-financial – so any assets built up during the relationship should be split equally.
This doesn’t mean everything is always divided 50/50. The court will consider the specific circumstances of each case, including the couple’s needs, the welfare of any children, and whether there are any reasons to depart from an equal split – such as one person needing more support.
But, as a starting point, equality is the default approach, especially in longer marriages or where both parties have played an equal role, even if in different ways.
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