International relocation and children
When relationships end it is often not straightforward to agree the arrangements for the children…
January 15, 2024 By Edward Bidder
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
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
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
Cohabitation dispute and childrens’ property rights
When dealing with this type of case involving houses, clients tend to think only of…
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
Does Tom Archer need a post-nup?
The radio soap is currently running a story about whether young Tom Archer should have…
April 6, 2023 By Stephens Scown
Brewing up for a divorce
Divorce or relationship breakdown can have a major impact on the financial stability of a…
April 6, 2023 By Stephens Scown