Cryptocurrency and Divorce: Hidden Assets, Valuation & Your Rights
Cryptocurrency is becoming a common feature in divorce cases across England and Wales. Whether you own Bitcoin, Ethereum, or other digital assets—or you suspect your spouse is hiding them—crypto can have a big impact on your financial settlement.
At Parachute Law, we have specialist divorce solicitors. We help clients trace, value, and secure fair outcomes where cryptocurrency is involved.
Do you have to disclose cryptocurrency in divorce?
Yes. Just like property, savings, or pensions, cryptocurrency must be disclosed in divorce proceedings. The family courts treat digital assets as property, and failing to declare them can amount to litigation misconduct. In the recent case of Culligan v Culligan [2025], a spouse’s hidden £371,000 crypto holding was revealed during proceedings, with serious consequences.
Unfortunately, because Form E (the standard disclosure form) does not specifically ask about digital assets, crypto is sometimes missed—or deliberately concealed.
The challenges of cryptocurrency in divorce
• Hidden crypto assets – Digital coins can be moved to offshore exchanges, cold wallets, or privacy-focused tokens, making them harder to trace.
• Crypto valuation in divorce – Markets are volatile, with values often changing significantly between disclosure and court hearings.
• International enforcement – If assets are held overseas, obtaining records or enforcing orders can be more complex.
Despite these challenges, the courts are adapting. Judges now issue disclosure and freezing orders against major exchanges and may use averaged valuations to account for market swings.
Why instruct a specialist divorce lawyer?
Cryptocurrency in divorce is a fast-developing area of law. Without expert guidance, you risk missing hidden assets or accepting an unfair settlement. At Parachute Law we:
• Know what questions to ask to uncover possible crypto holdings.
• Work with forensic specialists when needed to trace transactions.
• Help ensure your digital assets are valued fairly in negotiations.
• Protect your interests if your spouse attempts to conceal crypto.
Contact Parachute Law today
If you’re facing a divorce and cryptocurrency could be involved, don’t leave it to chance. Our team of divorce solicitors offer clear, practical advice and can act quickly to secure your financial position.
Because we work fully remotely, we can help clients anywhere in England and Wales (and those abroad with an English divorce) quickly, flexibly, and cost-effectively - without the need for office visits. We’re ready to support you wherever you are.
We’ll also guide you on additional steps – such as making or revising a Will – so your intentions are fully protected.
Get in touch with Parachute Law today for confidential, expert advice on cryptocurrency and divorce.
???? Contact our team today and book a free initial consultation and take the first step towards your fresh start.
Contact Parachute Law Today
Call us on: 0207 183 4547
Email us at thelegalteam@parachutelaw.co.uk
For more information on divorce and financial settlements click on the links below:
Why More UK Couples Are Too Broke to Divorce – A Cost of Living Crisis
Supreme Court Clarifies Asset Division in Divorce – Standish v Standish (July 2025)
