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
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
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
What to do in the summer holidays as a single adult
Becoming single later on in life can be a daunting prospect. The summer holidays provide…
July 10, 2024 By Jasmine Davey
Marriage certificate – can I throw it away?
In the United Kingdom, a marriage certificate is the official document that confirms two people…
July 3, 2024 By Jasmine Davey
What to do if your child is ill on a contact weekend
What should you do if your child is ill on a contact weekend? Should they…
July 3, 2024 By Megan Eaton
What is matrimonial property?
When considering financial settlement in divorce proceedings in England and Wales, it will often be…
July 3, 2024 By Heloise Johnson
Launch of new divorce advice service for couples – One Couple, One Lawyer
We are pleased to announce that from 1 July 2024 Stephens Scown will be offering…
July 2, 2024 By Stephens Scown