The new family court landscape
Well publicised changes to the Family Court system both in terms of the restriction of…
April 27, 2023 By Bill Wilkins
Getting married – time for reform?
The legislation surrounding marriage was last modernised in 1836 and some aspects of it, such…
April 27, 2023 By Stephens Scown
Moving Abroad – Hague Convention
When caught up in the excitement and anticipation of a permanent move abroad it is…
April 25, 2023 By Peter Marshall
Parental responsibility – Devolvement
The Children Act 1989 specifically identifies that holders of parental responsibility can devolve that parental…
April 21, 2023 By Peter Marshall
Short marriages – a change of approach?
Historically, short marriages meant on divorce that the starting point of equality was adjusted compared…
April 6, 2023 By Stephens Scown
Protecting the family farm – a document for every occasion
Divorces, remarriages and couples living together can all lead to complicated family dynamics. What are…
April 6, 2023 By Stephens Scown
Are pets more important than pensions on divorce?
The simple answer to this question is yes! According to some research just published by…
April 6, 2023 By Stephens Scown
Cohabitation – Gives you some rights, doesn’t it?
Given the increasing numbers choose to live together, it continues to surprise me how few…
April 6, 2023 By Stephens Scown
Bitcoins and Divorce
Bitcoins are celebrating their 10th anniversary, and not withstanding there value can move up and…
April 6, 2023 By Stephens Scown
Cohabitation dispute and childrens’ property rights
When dealing with this type of case involving houses, clients tend to think only of…
April 6, 2023 By Stephens Scown
What’s in a trust? A cautionary tale
When it comes to a divorce, what’s in a trust usually stays in a trust. …
April 6, 2023 By Stephens Scown
What’s happening to marriages in the UK?
Statistics have just been released for 2016, the last year that full details are available.…
April 6, 2023 By Stephens Scown