Contesting a letter of wishes – Can a person’s handwritten note of wishes amount to a Will?
If you, like me, used some of the Christmas holiday period to catch up on…
February 29, 2024 By Tamara Hasson
Inheritance disputes and divorce settlements – the case of Sismey v Salandron
Are divorce settlements still binding after death? Here is an example case. We all know…
February 5, 2024 By Tyler Richards
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
Who will be responsible for our debt when we divorce?
For most couples, incurring debt is a necessary part of life in order to be…
November 30, 2023 By Stephens Scown
Pension Sharing Orders – Waiting 28 Days for Decree Absolute
The divorce process and the resolution of financial matters are two distinct issues to be…
November 20, 2023 By Kai Whicker
Divorce and Pensions Jargon Buster
The consideration of pensions and their values are a critical element of lots of matrimonial…
November 13, 2023 By Thea Bennun
Pensions and divorce – specialist advice is crucial
In some cases pensions can be worth more than the family home, so despite the…
November 9, 2023 By Thea Bennun
Pensions and divorce – why women are missing out financially
Most couples do not discuss their pensions before they split up, which is leading to…
November 7, 2023 By Thea Bennun
Can you apply for pension sharing orders if the pension is in payment?
When a couple divorce, the Court has a wide-ranging set of tools at its disposal…
October 17, 2023 By Andrew Barton
Farming & Divorce – valuing the farm property
When a farm is involved in divorce proceedings, there are often additional issues that need…
September 27, 2023 By Kai Whicker
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
Calculating holiday pay on termination of employment – more rights for workers
Workers’ holiday pay rights have been bolstered by the recent case law decision of the…
July 13, 2023 By Laura McFadyen