Surrogacy – as cases rise, is it time to update the law?
Surrogacy is on the rise, but the law on it is outdated. Is it time…
November 23, 2021 By Elizabeth Ferguson
Family Court – new review calls for greater transparency
What happens in the Family Court? Many people don't really know. In a recent review,…
November 9, 2021 By Elizabeth Ferguson
Farming Break Up – what happens to the property and children if you’re not married?
When an unmarried farming couple break up, what happens to the farm and the children…
November 1, 2021 By Kirstin Sibley
Divorce Financial Proceedings in a nutshell
The Family Procedure Rules (FPR) govern the practice and procedures in the family courts in…
November 1, 2021 By Racheal Gould
What Is Form E?
You may be asked during divorce proceedings to fill out a Form E, either voluntarily…
November 1, 2021 By Stephens Scown
Marriages in later life and the legal implications
The Office for National Statistics has released figures showing that there has been a 47%…
November 1, 2021 By Stephens Scown
What will happen to my inheritance if I get divorced?
We are commonly asked by our clients what will happen to an inheritance on divorce,…
November 1, 2021 By Stephens Scown
5 things to ask yourself when moving in with your partner
The residential property market has notably picked up in recent weeks following the ‘Covid slump’.…
November 1, 2021 By Stephens Scown
Declaration of Trust – how to protect your contributions to a property
If you are purchasing a property or looking at how to protect your contributions to…
November 1, 2021 By Stephens Scown
The Bank of grandma and grandad: Have you helped your grandchild to purchase a property?
As with parents, grandparents are increasingly helping their grandchildren to purchase their first property. If…
November 1, 2021 By Stephens Scown
Will your children really inherit your Estate? Child’s inheritance deferred for parent’s unmarried partner’s benefit.
The High Court has awarded an elderly gentleman a life interest in his late wife’s…
November 1, 2021 By Stephens Scown
Top Tips for your first post-divorce relationship
The number of couples living together in unmarried relationships is on the rise; in November…
November 1, 2021 By Stephens Scown