Court of Appeal case redefines mingling of non-matrimonial property on divorce
The Court of Appeal case of Standish v Standish was handed down on 23 May…
July 26, 2024 By Andrew Barton
Divorce – the benefits of a private FDR
One of the tools that we have increasingly been using, particularly for busy clients is…
July 26, 2024 By Sarah Walls
Is future inheritance considered on divorce?
We are regularly asked whether the future inheritance prospects of a client or their spouse…
July 24, 2024 By Sarah Walls
Public sector defined benefit pension CEVs and divorce
A pension’s cash equivalent transfer value (CEV) is the value placed on the underlying benefits…
July 23, 2024 By Andrew Barton
Do you have to give school updates to the other parent?
Are you required to provide school reports and educational updates to the other parent? The…
July 22, 2024 By Alexandra Pitts
Stephens Scown recognised in prestigious High Net Worth legal guide
Stephens Scown, a leading South West law firm, has announced that four of its Partners…
July 18, 2024 By Stephens Scown
What is an Occupation Order and how could one help a difficult living situation?
If living in the same property as another person becomes unbearable, it may be possible…
July 16, 2024 By Kai Whicker
What is a children’s guardian?
The children's guardian and the solicitor for the child are appointed under the Children Act…
July 15, 2024 By Stephens Scown
Permission to appeal
Often following the outcome of family proceedings one or may be more of the parties…
July 15, 2024 By Stephens Scown
Embracing New Opportunities: Upskilling and Retraining for a Bright Future
Going through a separation or divorce can be incredibly challenging, often bringing about a need…
July 15, 2024 By Guest Blogger
An Interview with our Family Team – Part 2
In this second edition to our ‘An Interview with our Family Team’ series, we meet…
July 12, 2024 By Stephens Scown
How to split Christmas between separated parents
Agreeing how to split Christmas between separated parents can be a difficult experience. This article…
July 11, 2024 By Peter Marshall