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
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
Helpful hints and tips when leaving your property in an emergency
Leaving your property in an emergency is never an easy thing to do, especially if…
June 25, 2021 By Stephens Scown
Parental conflict and CAFCASS’ High Conflict Practice Pathway
New measures are being trialled to help recognise parental alienation and improve approach to high-conflict cases.…
April 27, 2021 By Mark Smith
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
Can you keep the house? Home rights and unilateral notices
Devon and Cornwall's leading family solicitors discuss protecting your property interests when you are not…
March 31, 2021 By Alara Guven
Top tips for your first Christmas after divorce or separation
As we’re constantly reminded, ‘tis the season to be jolly. We are supposed to be…
February 26, 2021 By Stephens Scown
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
Children & Covid – guidance for child arrangement orders during lockdown
What is the guidance around child arrangement orders during lockdown? As the third national lockdown…
January 21, 2021 By Edward Bidder
How do the Courts treat inherited assets on divorce?
An issue that often arises in the resolution of financial matters on divorce is how…
January 20, 2021 By Sarah Walls
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 Edward Bidder