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Why is London known as the “divorce capital of the world”? A feature by Katie Glass in The Standard examines the city’s reputation for high-value, international divorce cases. Newstro looks at the legal context behind that reputation.
This report covers England and Wales. Outcomes depend on each family’s circumstances: there is no guaranteed half of all wealth. We explain the Supreme Court’s distinction between matrimonial and non-matrimonial property in Standish v Standish, financial disclosure, and the fairness qualifications surrounding prenuptial agreements in Radmacher v Granatino.
Reporting date: October 8, 2026. The nickname describes a reputation for major financial cases, not a verified ranking of divorce rates.
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