In the months following the coronavirus outbreak, and the gloomy economic climate in which we now find ourselves as a consequence of the pandemic, many couples engaged in divorce proceedings may need to reduce their expenses and hasten through the process of dividing their finances. There are various steps that such couples may consider taking in order to cut costs and speed up the journey to a financial settlement.

1. Alternative dispute resolution

There has been a significant rise in recent years in couples seeking to achieve a private out-of-court settlement. The delays faced, par...