A wake-up call to farming families
In this article, Phil Gregory, retired partner in our Inheritance and Trust Disputes team, discusses…
May 26, 2026 By Stephens Scown
Trusted advice: supporting families through life’s key decisions
Planning for the future, resolving family financial matters, or navigating inheritance disputes can be deeply…
January 5, 2026 By Sarah Atkinson
The Bank of Mum and Dad – what happens to gifted money on divorce?
These days, it is common for couples to receive financial assistance from ‘the Bank of…
December 9, 2025 By Tyler Jones
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
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
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
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
The consequences of “mingling” inherited assets
When somebody already has money when they marry, or subsequently receives money or any other…
March 28, 2024 By Shavaun Womersley
Divorce Myths – ‘you don’t share assets in your sole name’
Can your partner claim against assets that are in your sole name? This article is…
March 13, 2024 By Kai Whicker