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Schedule 1 Financial Evidence - Family Court Accountant UK

Income assessment and capital provision analysis for Schedule 1 Children Act 1989 proceedings involving unmarried parents.

Schedule 1 claims require clear evidence of the paying parent's true resources for child support, housing, and other provision. Family court accountants assess income, business interests, and standard of living.

Reports support solicitors acting for either parent in establishing what financial provision the court should order under the Children Act 1989 Schedule 1.

Methodology

StepDetail
Income assessmentTrue available income for child support purposes
Business valuationCapital provision calculation where business owned
Lifestyle analysisStandard of living to which the child should be accustomed
Expert reportFinancial evidence for Schedule 1 application

Frequently asked questions

What is lifestyle analysis in divorce proceedings?
In Schedule 1 cases, lifestyle analysis establishes the standard of living to which the child should be accustomed, by comparing evidenced expenditure and resources against declared income of the paying parent.
What is the difference between a Single Joint Expert and a party-appointed expert in family proceedings?
Schedule 1 financial evidence may be provided by SJE or party-appointed experts depending on court directions and case complexity. SJE appointments produce one report for the court; party-appointed experts are instructed by one side.
What is FPR Part 25 and how does it apply?
Expert accountants in Schedule 1 proceedings follow FPR Part 25 duties: to help the court on matters within their expertise, with reports compliant with the Practice Direction and including a statement of truth.

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