How will recent changes to UK company law affect me and my business?
You may be aware that the Economic Crime and Corporate Transparency Act (“Act”) came into…
March 4, 2024 By Olivia Miller
What is a Recovery Order?
A Recovery Order is an order under Section 50 of the Children Act 1989. A…
March 1, 2024 By Jordan Carter
Surrogacy and Parental Order
Carrying on with our recent series of articles around parental responsibility. My article below concerns…
February 29, 2024 By Sarah Hindle
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 Davina Haydon
Who owns the highway?
The recent query 'Who Owns Highways' from one of my developer clients has prompted me…
February 29, 2024 By Ben Wheeler
Employment Tribunal – successful victimization claims
Stephens Scown has secured compensation amounting to almost £100,000 for four clients in a series…
February 29, 2024 By Stephens Scown
Do I need consent to take my children on holiday in the UK?
One of the questions that I am asked on a regular basis is ‘Do I…
February 29, 2024 By Peter Marshall
Our House – pros and cons of a nesting arrangement
For those of you who were following the recent ITV documentary, ‘Our House’, you may…
February 29, 2024 By Sarah Bell
When is your ex entitled to inherit your estate?
The distress of a family member dying is hard enough, but for some people the…
February 29, 2024 By Stephens Scown
Changing your name – who do you need to tell?
Given that divorce is now becoming more prevalent the number of people changing their names…
February 29, 2024 By Stephens Scown
Residential parenting assessments in care proceedings
When families are involved in care proceedings brought by Local Authorities, it is sometimes useful…
February 29, 2024 By Libby Lovell
Inheritance & Trusts – what is a caveat?
When investigating whether a Will might be invalid, one party may block the issuing of…
February 29, 2024 By James Burrows