Private Law Children – what is a Section 7 Report?
What is a Section 7 Report? If court proceedings become necessary to resolve the arrangements…
April 27, 2021 By Elizabeth Ferguson
What happens if business value increases after a couple separate?
The approach that is taken to growth or changes in business value after the date…
March 9, 2021 By Andrew Barton
Recording assets at the date of the marriage
How should you record your assets when entering into a marriage? In some divorce cases…
March 8, 2021 By Andrew Barton
Don’t Lose This Year’s Inheritance Tax (IHT) Allowances
As we approach the end of the tax year, it is time to review whether…
March 8, 2021 By Ian Newcombe
Second Marriage & Adult Children – how to address financial concerns
Second marriage can be a cause for concern for adult children, but it doesn't need…
January 28, 2021 By Andrew Barton
Capital Gains Tax – do you need to act before reliefs change?
Capital Gains Tax (CGT) may soon be under review. What does this mean? The Chancellor…
August 11, 2020 By Ian Newcombe
How are contents divided and pets dealt with upon divorce?
Whether it's who will keep a nostalgic piece of jewellery or where Gismo the cat…
July 1, 2020 By Thea Bennun
No Fault Divorce – what does the change mean?
In April this year, the Justice Secretary, David Gauke, stated that it was time to…
July 1, 2020 By Thea Bennun
Impact of the Tenant Fees Act 2019
The Tenant Fees Act 2019 came into force on 1 June 2019. Please review the…
July 1, 2020 By Helen Thomas
Valuing and dividing private family businesses
Private family business operated by one of the parties to the marriage create problems for…
April 30, 2020 By Stephens Scown
Spend your Savings or Claim a Maintenance Pending Suit?
Throughout the divorce process, bills have to paid and both parties need to maintain their…
April 30, 2020 By Stephens Scown
International recognition for two leading Stephens Scown family lawyers
Two divorce lawyers from the South West are featured on an independent list of some…
July 22, 2019 By Stephens Scown