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
Cohabitation and its impact on divorce financial settlements
Following the breakdown of a marriage, you may be considering moving in with a new…
July 1, 2024 By Stephens Scown
Satisfaction vs Legal Costs: should you instruct a lawyer to help resolve finances after divorce?
A recent study[1] funded by the Nuffield Foundation, has revealed that only 32% of divorcees…
June 27, 2024 By Stephens Scown
Emergency Applications
In the last three articles, I looked at what happens when issuing a court application…
June 24, 2024 By Peter Marshall
Children Law – everything you need to know
There are some common misconceptions and questions around Private Family Law and children law proceedings.…
June 24, 2024 By Peter Marshall
Can I move out of the family home during divorce proceedings?
Given that divorce proceedings take a minimum of six months to resolve, and finances often…
June 14, 2024 By Harriet Wigmore
Can I extend the time for payment of a lump sum order?
The court recently held in H v GH [2023] EWFC 235, that the court lacked…
May 28, 2024 By Jasmine Davey
The Cohabitation Agreement – what are the benefits?
How can a Cohabitation Agreement help couples to financially protect themselves? What is included in…
May 20, 2024 By Anna Garde-Evans
Should I get a separation agreement or consent order when divorcing?
The question as to whether you should look at a separation agreement or a consent…
May 8, 2024 By Stephens Scown
Divorce and the Financial Dispute Resolution (FDR) hearing – what should I expect?
Unlike the First Appointment hearing and the Final Hearing, the FDR hearing takes place on a ‘without prejudice’…
April 29, 2024 By Kai Whicker
Pensions on Divorce – how to deal with it fairly
Deciding how to deal with pensions on divorce – both your own and your spouse’s…
April 29, 2024 By Kirstin Sibley
Decree Nisi – What is Decree Nisi and what happens next?
In England and Wales, a divorce has three key stages: the divorce petition, Decree Nisi…
April 29, 2024 By Kai Whicker