Family Law in 2021 – reflecting on 2020 and looking ahead
With 2020 being a year most of us looked forward to waving goodbye to, we…
January 19, 2021 By Rebecca Abbott
Staying in touch with children during lockdown
We’re in our third national lockdown and a prevalent theme and worry for many parents…
January 19, 2021 By Ed Bidder
How can separated parents agree childcare when working shifts?
It is often a struggle for parents to agree a regular pattern for childcare when…
January 15, 2021 By Mark Smith
Inheritance, Trusts and the Reservation of Benefit Rules
Putting assets into trusts can be a sensible way to reduce the liability of inheritance…
December 18, 2020 By Beth Kingman
How can giving gifts reduce your inheritance tax?
How can giving gifts reduce the liability of inheritance tax? Beth Kingman from our Private…
December 18, 2020 By Beth Kingman
Divorce & Separation – what is Interim Maintenance?
Interim maintenance, also known as maintenance pending suit, is a monthly sum of money which…
December 17, 2020 By Hannah McElroy
Providing Families With Confidence During ‘Good Divorce Week’
Good Divorce Week takes place from 30th November to 4th December 2020 this year; the initiative…
November 27, 2020 By Andrew Barton
The Section 7 Report – what you need to know
What is a Section 7 Report and how much influence does Cafcass have? If court…
November 4, 2020 By Sarah Bell
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…
November 2, 2020 By Kai Whicker
Children & The Court – delay and risks in care proceedings
It is well known that the Courts are under considerable pressure at the moment, but…
September 11, 2020 By Bill Wilkins
Identifying Habitual Residence – how integrated is the child?
Deciding which country a child’s “habitual residence” is will determine which jurisdiction should decide any…
September 11, 2020 By Bill Wilkins
Relying on child maintenance as income when applying for a mortgage
For many of us, the family home is our most valuable asset and it can…
September 1, 2020 By Stephens Scown