Divorce Myths – “assets are always divided equally”
Often clients come to us with the misconception that on divorce assets are always divided…
October 29, 2021 By Sarah Walls
Famous footballers child maintenance reduced upon appeal
Under the Child Support formula, the amount of child maintenance a parent has to pay…
October 29, 2021 By Stephens Scown
Inheritance, Trusts and the Reservation of Benefit Rules
Putting assets into trusts can be a sensible way to reduce the liability of inheritance…
October 1, 2021 By Stephens Scown
How can giving gifts reduce your inheritance tax?
How can giving gifts reduce the liability of inheritance tax? In a previous article, we…
October 1, 2021 By Stephens Scown
How Do I Use the Online Child Maintenance Calculator?
When a relationship breaks down, it is often the case that the time a child…
September 28, 2021 By Andrew Barton
The #ParentsPromise – supporting children impacted by separation
Our Family Law team backs the #ParentsPromise in support of children impacted by parental separation.…
July 27, 2021 By Sarah Bell
Child Arrangements in Devon – changes as a result of Practice Direction 36Q
What is Practice Direction 36Q and how does it affect child arrangements in Devon? Owing…
July 21, 2021 By Philippa Leaity
Changes to child arrangements & contact orders
Practice Direction PD12J (Changes to Child Arrangements & Contact Orders: Domestic Abuse and Harm) came…
June 25, 2021 By Stephens Scown
Private Law Children – what is a Section 7 Report?
What is a Section 7 Report? If court proceedings become necessary to resolve the arrangements…
April 27, 2021 By Elizabeth Ferguson
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…
March 31, 2021 By Stephens Scown
Don’t Lose This Year’s Inheritance Tax (IHT) Allowances
As we approach the end of the tax year, it is time to review whether…
March 8, 2021 By Ian Newcombe
Second Marriage & Adult Children – how to address financial concerns
Second marriage can be a cause for concern for adult children, but it doesn't need…
January 28, 2021 By Andrew Barton