Will your farm really pass to your intended beneficiaries?
Increasingly, Wills are being contested. With so much at stake for farming families, it is…
October 1, 2021 By Stephens Scown
The ex-files: preventing financial claims from a former partner
Often hearing from an ex-partner when you thought the relationship was in the past brings…
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
Claims that can be brought against an estate
Whether you run your business as a limited company, a formal partnership or more informally, you…
October 1, 2021 By Stephens Scown
Professional Deputies can be classed as Key Workers
If you have been appointed as a professional deputy and were concerned about how you…
October 1, 2021 By Stephens Scown
Intellectual Property Audits – IP Access Grant extends funding for businesses
The UK Intellectual Property Office (IPO) has announced new funding of up to £5,000 for…
September 30, 2021 By Amy Ralston
Gifting Your Family Home – things to carefully consider
Are you considering gifting your family home, if so, what do you need to take…
September 29, 2021 By Stephens Scown
The Children’s Code – does your website or platform comply?
Does your website or platform comply with the new Children’s code? As detailed in our…
September 29, 2021 By Leanne Yendell
The Split – pre-nups fact checked
[No spoilers] Last night, BBC1 saw the return of divorce law drama, The Split. The…
September 28, 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
Divorce – the fairness of discretion
Judges have a wide discretion when dividing assets upon divorce. Whilst that provides a huge…
September 28, 2021 By Sarah Atkinson
No-Fault Divorce – available from 6 April 2022
The long awaited no-fault divorce process will now be available to use from 6 April…
September 28, 2021 By Sarah Atkinson