How can I give money to my child without their spouse having a claim?
This is a question we are commonly asked by parents keen to pass money to…
November 30, 2023 By Andrew Barton
Buying A House With Your Parents – key considerations
In the last 12 months, we have seen a sharp increase in adult children buying…
October 20, 2023 By Stephens Scown
What happens if you remarry without first resolving the financial aspects of your divorce?
Hayley, legal executive in our divorce and separation team, explains why it is crucial to have…
October 20, 2023 By Hayley Symes
Property Claims – is a verbal agreement binding?
The short answer is no, verbal agreements in relation to property are not binding. This…
October 20, 2023 By Stephens Scown
Common Law Marriage – the difference in rights for married and unmarried couples
Do 'common law marriage' rights exist for unmarried couples? People often ask us about the…
September 27, 2023 By Stephens Scown
Are Lord Bath’s ‘wifelets’ entitled to inherit from his estate?
Lord Bath’s ‘wifelets’ have received nothing from his £23million estate, the media has reported. But…
September 27, 2023 By Stephens Scown
What rights do I have to stay in my partner’s property if they die?
If your partner passes away but you're not married, what rights do you have to…
September 27, 2023 By Stephens Scown
What is the difference between ‘Joint Tenants’ and ‘Tenants in Common’?
Joint Tenants or Tenants in Common? If you are purchasing a property with your unmarried…
September 27, 2023 By Stephens Scown
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
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
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