Does the new Fixed Recoverable Costs (FRC) regime apply where parties have contracted out?
Those recently involved in litigation will most likely have been told about the new Fixed…
April 17, 2024 By Gemma Mittell
Collaborative Family Law: Finding Solutions Together
What is Collaborative Family Law? Collaborative law is a process by which separating spouses reach…
April 15, 2024 By Lizzie Smith
An Interview with our Family Team – Part 1
At Stephens Scown, we have a large and dedicated family team, that are expertly trained…
April 11, 2024 By Stephens Scown
Spring walks across the counties
Benitia Knowles-Wright, associate in the Family team, loves to go walking when the sun is…
April 10, 2024 By Benitia Knowles-Wright
Dealing with change
Divorce can bring with it some unexpected changes: emotionally, physically and socially. Resilience, patience and…
April 9, 2024 By Guest Blogger
Cohabitation with a new partner on divorce
It is common for one or both spouses to form a new relationship following their…
April 9, 2024 By Benitia Knowles-Wright
Debt Recovery – Know Your Debtor
The first question that should be asked before initiating court proceedings against a debtor is…
April 8, 2024 By Esme Peck
How do I bring a claim against my employer?
Leaving employment can be overwhelming in any event, but particularly if you are not leaving…
April 4, 2024 By Karolina Smolicz
Parental responsibility and adoption
In this series of articles we are talking about parental responsibility, this article focuses on…
April 4, 2024 By Peter Marshall
Restrictive covenant – top tips
We regularly act for both employers and employees in breach of restrictive covenant cases. There…
April 2, 2024 By Jeremy Crook
Parental Responsibility – can it be terminated?
Parental Responsibility is all the rights, duties, powers, responsibility and authority which by law a…
April 2, 2024 By Edward Bidder
Care Quality Commission Enforcement – CQC warning notices
The first instalment of a three stage series on CQC enforcement action, this article looks…
March 28, 2024 By Laura Stanley