Royalties on divorce
Like most other forms of property, Intellectual Property has a value which can be sold,…
October 28, 2021 By Kai Whicker
Homeowners should use ‘companionship agreements’ to help prevent friends seeking to inherit from their estate
Elderly people who live with a companion must consider how best to protect their estate…
October 1, 2021 By Stephens Scown
Family Farms and Farming Partnerships on Divorce
We regularly advise on divorces which involve family farms. Often, the parents own the farm…
October 1, 2021 By Harriet Wigmore
New survey shows the “common law marriage” myth persists
Today we have another reminder that the myth of “common law marriage” persists, with the…
October 1, 2021 By Stephens Scown
Relocating with children during lockdown – what are the rules?
As our third lockdown proceeds, the challenges faced by parents continue. More often than not,…
September 28, 2021 By Stephens Scown
Public law outline letters – what are they and what to do next
When a Local Authority is concerned that a child is not being looked after properly…
August 22, 2021 By Libby Lovell
Options for the Family Business upon Divorce
The breakdown of a marriage is always difficult but it can be particularly difficult if…
July 29, 2021 By Harriet Wigmore
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 Stephens Scown
Valuing Matrimonial Property On Divorce
The law about how assets are shared on divorce is continuing to develop. It is…
July 16, 2021 By Stephens Scown
Taking children abroad for a summer holiday – the law for separated parents
What are the rules for taking children abroad when your family is separated? With the…
July 14, 2021 By Stephens Scown
Protecting your children’s inheritance when remarrying
With a large number of stepfamilies in the UK, inheritance issues can be complex when…
June 29, 2021 By Ian Newcombe
What is a litigation friend?
In cases where one person to a divorce does not have the mental capacity to…
June 29, 2021 By Sarah Walls