ABSTRACT
Introduction Together with the (usually straightforward) conduct of the actual divorce suit and the resolution through Children Act procedure of any problems in relation to the children, the successful settlement of ancillary relief claims comprises the main workload of the matrimonial solicitor. This chapter should be read in the context of recent changes in the conduct of ancillary relief which were inaugurated in some, but not all, courts in October 1996. These changes are fundamental, in the adoption of a Pilot Scheme, designed to improve the efficiency of ancillary relief procedure, details of which may be found in the Ancillary Relief Pilot Scheme (1996) Fam Law 612. The Principal Registry is participating in the Scheme but many other courts are not, so its relevance to you will depend on where you practice.
