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
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
Pre-nups and business interests
Pre-nuptial agreements – or “pre-nups” – are on the increase, as are “post-nups”. Once thought…
March 21, 2024 By Sarah Atkinson
How pre and post-nups can protect inherited wealth
More and more couples are choosing to take control and regulate what would happen financially…
March 18, 2024 By Sarah Atkinson
Marrying in Later Life – protecting your finances
Marrying in later life can cause complex financial issues. Here is some advice on how…
March 11, 2024 By Kai Whicker
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
What’s happening to marriages in the UK?
Statistics have just been released for 2016, the last year that full details are available.…
April 6, 2023 By Stephens Scown
Is a post-nuptial agreement as enforceable as a pre-nup?
The simple answer is yes - a pre-nuptial agreement and post-nuptial agreement are both entered…
March 23, 2023 By Andrew Barton
Love in Later Life – how couples can protect their finances
When couples fall in love later in life, they often have more assets and commitments…
March 3, 2022 By Andrew Barton
Life Interest Trusts – providing for partners whilst protecting capital
Life interest trusts used to be relatively uncommon, primarily used by couples in second marriages…
October 1, 2021 By Stephens Scown
Capacity to marry and Pre-nuptial agreements
If a couple are to enter into a pre-nuptial agreement it is important that steps…
September 28, 2021 By Andrew Barton