Matrimonial Valuation Disputes: Surveyor Expert Witness Roles in Divorce Settlements 2026
Fewer than one in five divorcing couples in England and Wales reach a clean financial settlement without a contested property valuation — a figure that has remained stubbornly consistent even as family law procedures have evolved. [1] When a matrimonial home represents the single largest shared asset, disagreements over its worth can derail settlements, inflate […]
Expert Witness Reports for Matrimonial Property Valuations: RICS Protocols and Diminution Challenges in 2026 Divorces
Only 38% of contested divorce property valuations in England and Wales are resolved without a court hearing — meaning the majority end up before a judge who must weigh competing expert opinions on some of the most emotionally and financially significant assets a couple owns. Getting the expert witness report right from the start is […]
