Meeting income needs from capital
In the recent cases of O’Dwyer and Vaughan the Courts have been considering whether or…
April 30, 2020 By Stephens Scown
The importance of business succession planning for farmers
Farming faces huge uncertainty and succession planning for the future is vital for all farming…
April 30, 2020 By Stephens Scown
Is divorce law out of touch with modern life?
With ironic timing a woman who says that she is "desperately unhappy" in her 39-year…
April 30, 2020 By Stephens Scown
New Year Blues
For many people the months after Christmas are the most difficult of the whole year,…
April 30, 2020 By Stephens Scown
Finding hidden gold on divorce
Although there is what is known as a duty of 'full and frank disclosure' when…
April 30, 2020 By Stephens Scown
Progression in same sex divorce
Family arrangements have continued to progress with the changing trends of society. One of the…
April 30, 2020 By Kai Whicker
What happens if I want to re-marry or enter a civil-partnership and I have not resolved the finances from my previous divorce?
It is sometimes the case that, following separation, spouses reach the Decree Absolute stage (final…
April 30, 2020 By Shavaun Womersley
Heterosexual civil partnership win is progress – but is it enough?
In a major change to family law, the Supreme Court has today ruled that a…
April 30, 2020 By Sarah Atkinson
Leading family lawyer welcomes Government change allowing heterosexual couples to have civil partnerships
The Prime Minister Theresa May has today (2 October 2018) announced a change to family…
April 30, 2020 By Sarah Atkinson
Marriage or Civil Partnership?
From today heterosexual couples are able to enter into civil partnerships. This follows Rebecca Steinfield’s…
April 30, 2020 By Kirstin Sibley
Child arrangement orders – shared care and self-isolation tips
The advice given in this article is correct as of 3rd April 2020. The situation…
April 28, 2020 By Stephens Scown
Coronavirus and the implications for grandparents
With the ongoing situation due to Coronavirus many people are worried about the arrangements for…
April 28, 2020 By Philippa Leaity