Divorce Myths – “assets are always divided equally”
Often clients come to us with the misconception that on divorce assets are always divided…
October 29, 2021 By Sarah Walls
Divorce Myths – “I have rights because I’m in a Common Law Marriage”
Clients often assume that because they have been together for a number of years, they…
October 29, 2021 By Stephens Scown
Royalties on divorce
Like most other forms of property, Intellectual Property has a value which can be sold,…
October 28, 2021 By Kai Whicker
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
Landmark decision: unmarried couples and pensions
The Supreme Court decision on unmarried couples and pensions is a step towards making the…
October 1, 2021 By Stephens Scown
New survey shows the “common law marriage” myth persists
Today we have another reminder that the myth of “common law marriage” persists, with the…
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
Context is everything when it comes to cohabitation
We are frequently asked to advise clients on property ownership following the breakdown of a…
September 28, 2021 By James Burrows
Our relationship is over but what happens to our home?
Disputes and cohabitation partner James Burrows discusses the options if you're an unmarried couple who…
August 22, 2021 By James Burrows
Pre-nup loyalty clauses and divorce rates
It has been reported in the Daily Mail that a ‘spike’ in divorce rates is…
August 22, 2021 By Andrew Barton
The #ParentsPromise – supporting children impacted by separation
Our Family Law team backs the #ParentsPromise in support of children impacted by parental separation.…
July 27, 2021 By Sarah Bell
Valuing Matrimonial Property On Divorce
The law about how assets are shared on divorce is continuing to develop. It is…
July 16, 2021 By Stephens Scown