Habitual Residence
A brief stay in another country is unlikely to be sufficient to establish habitual residence…
June 26, 2026 By Kai Whicker
The unforeseen consequences of living with a partner
It is widely recognised that upon relationship breakdown unmarried couples do not have the same…
April 27, 2026 By Sarah Atkinson
What’s happening to marriages in the UK?
Statistics have just been released for 2016, the last year that full details are available.…
March 20, 2026 By Stephens Scown
In the Armed Forces? Here’s why a Cohabitation Agreement is essential
Are you in the armed forces and looking to purchase a property either jointly, with…
March 20, 2026 By Stephens Scown
Passing the farm on to the next generation – how do I protect it?
Despite the government’s U-turn by increasing the Agricultural Property Relief (APR) from inheritance tax to…
March 13, 2026 By Sarah Atkinson
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
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