Litigants in Person (LiP) – spouse refusing to take legal advice
For various reasons, not everyone chooses to take legal advice, and, in family matters, it…
December 1, 2022 By Harriet Wigmore
Withdrawing from financial agreements – How to handle the situation?
There is little more frustrating than when two parties have reached a financial agreement, and…
November 18, 2022 By Harriet Wigmore
Financial settlements reached before a divorce
Reaching financial settlements can be a tricky process when going through a divorce. What should…
November 16, 2022 By Thea Bennun
Can child maintenance be capitalised?
Under the Matrimonial Causes Act 1973 the court is able to make an order that…
November 3, 2022 By Kai Whicker
What is a Cash Equivalent Value (a CEV)?
When couples are dealing with the separation of their assets in the context of the…
September 27, 2022 By Thea Bennun
Can Maintenance be ended permanently?
Our Family law team clarifies the different types of maintenance arising from divorce and how…
September 27, 2022 By Thea Bennun
Financial disclosure – does implied consent apply?
Following their separation, parties often remain living in the family home together until their separation…
September 26, 2022 By Stephens Scown
Pre-Nuptial Agreement – what if my wedding is delayed?
Weddings can be delayed for a variety of reasons. Where this happens, some couples may…
September 6, 2022 By Andrew Barton
Changes to Capital Gains Tax (CGT) on Divorce
There stands to be important changes to Capital Gains Tax (CGT) on divorce following the…
August 16, 2022 By Andrew Barton
Tax Planning for Families – the benefits of pre and post-nuptial agreements
With the ever-looming possibility of increased Capital Taxes, many families are currently considering tax planning,…
July 1, 2022 By Sarah Atkinson
Maintenance Variation and Capitalisation in Later Life
What do you need to know about maintenance variation in later life? What are the…
July 1, 2022 By Sarah Walls
Bank of mum and dad
At this time of year, many divorces are started and often financial pressures have played…
April 28, 2022 By Stephens Scown