Divorce and Capital Gains Tax

Last updated: 27 February 2026

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You may not realise that if you divorce your husband or wife and divide your assets, you might end up having to pay a capital gains tax (CGT) bill. Divorce and CGT is a complex topic but one that is important to understand so you are not the one who is unexpectedly footing a tax bill.
In this article, our specialist family law solicitors look at the latest rules on divorce and capital gains tax.
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