Getting married – time for reform?
The legislation surrounding marriage was last modernised in 1836 and some aspects of it, such…
January 27, 2026 By Stephens Scown
Pre-marriage and civil partnership advice service
Getting engaged is an exciting time, when you can start thinking about what your wedding…
January 19, 2026 By Harriet Wigmore
Inherited wealth in divorce – can you protect non-matrimonial resources without a pre-nup?
Many couples rightly view inherited wealth as different from their other marital assets when they…
December 18, 2025 By Sarah Atkinson
Prenuptial Agreements: From Taboo to Mainstream – Is legislation on the horizon?
A recent study by the Marriage Foundation Think Tank reveals that one in five marriages…
November 19, 2025 By Andrew Barton
Separation – have you amended your Will?
When a couple separate there are a number of obvious issues that will need to…
November 11, 2025 By Sarah Walls
What is the Children Act 1989?
In the continuation of our Private Family Law series, this article looks at how the…
October 2, 2025 By Megan Eaton
Passing the farm on to the next generation – how do I protect it?
Rachel Reeves’ Budget in October last year and the resulting reduced relief from IHT is…
May 6, 2025 By Sarah Atkinson
What rights do I have to stay in my partner’s property if they die?
It is a principle of the law in England and Wales that a person can…
February 4, 2025 By Emily Griffiths
What happens if you remarry without first resolving the financial aspects of your divorce?
The final order (previously known as the decree absolute) at the end of the divorce…
January 31, 2025 By Kai Whicker
Prenuptial agreements – how popular are they?
Recent research conducted on behalf of Handelsbanken Wealth and Asset Management, highlights that 89% of…
January 20, 2025 By Lizzie Smith
Financial protection for unmarried couples with children
Marriage is a declining tradition. A shift in societal expectations sees a soar in unmarried…
November 13, 2024 By Kirstin Sibley
Changing schools when parents don’t agree
Which parent should decide where their child goes to school? If both parents have ‘parental…
July 29, 2024 By Stephens Scown