The Bank of Mum and Dad – what happens to gifted money on divorce?
These days, it’s common for couples to receive financial assistance from ‘the Bank of Mum…
January 9, 2025 By Tyler Richards
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
Marrying in Later Life – protecting your finances
Marrying in later life can cause complex financial issues. Here is some advice on how…
March 11, 2024 By Kai Whicker
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
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