Business owners and divorce
Divorces traditionally increase in January and for business owners this stressful experience can be even…
July 1, 2025 By Sarah Atkinson
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
Five FAQs about selling shares to an Employee Ownership Trust
Are you planning on selling all or some of your shares to an Employee Ownership…
December 30, 2024 By Catherine Carlton
How do I change our employment contracts to reduce pay and/or hours?
We frequently advise employers on how to change the terms of contracts of employment, including…
November 29, 2024 By Hazel Sanders
How bad is the autumn budget for farmers?
Following one of the most anticipated budgets for decades, there has been an outcry from…
November 1, 2024 By Tamara Hasson
Insolvency – how to spot a company in financial difficulty
How to tell if a company is in financial trouble? Recognizing the early signs that…
September 30, 2024 By Andrew Knox
Divorce & Property – how to protect your home if you’re not the legal owner
Getting a divorce can be stressful at the best of times, but when you are…
September 17, 2024 By Shavaun Womersley
Modern Law Private Client Awards Commendation for Stephens Scown
Leading South West law firm, Stephens Scown, which became employee-owned in 2016 and has celebrated…
July 5, 2024 By Stephens Scown
My parent has a new partner – will this impact my inheritance?
The number of claims being made by a disinherited adult child against a parent’s estate…
May 22, 2024 By Eve Hebbron
The Cohabitation Agreement – what are the benefits?
How can a Cohabitation Agreement help couples to financially protect themselves? What is included in…
May 20, 2024 By Anna Garde-Evans
Pensions on Divorce – how to deal with it fairly
Deciding how to deal with pensions on divorce – both your own and your spouse’s…
April 29, 2024 By Kirstin Sibley
Buying A House With Your Parents – key considerations
In the last 12 months, we have seen a sharp increase in adult children buying…
April 29, 2024 By Stephens Scown