Get to know your legal advisor – Tyler Richards
In this series, we introduce some of the people that make up Stephens Scown. We…
May 21, 2024 By Stephens Scown
The Cohabitation Agreement – what are the benefits?
How can a Cohabitation Agreement help couples to financially protect themselves? What is included in…
May 20, 2024 By Anna Garde-Evans
How does the court treat family loans?
When funding is provided by a family member, is it essential to agree in advance…
May 15, 2024 By Tamsin Best
Court proceeding issued – Respondent
In my last article, I looked at what happens once a Children Act application is…
May 13, 2024 By Peter Marshall
Should I get a separation agreement or consent order when divorcing?
The question as to whether you should look at a separation agreement or a consent…
May 8, 2024 By Stephens Scown
Changes to the Family Procedure Rules
The latest changes to the Family Procedure Rules came into force on 29 April 2024.…
May 7, 2024 By Alexandra Pitts
Supervision Order reform
One of the options available to the Court within children public law care proceedings is…
May 1, 2024 By Stephens Scown
Jurisdiction to divorce in England and Wales
Before you can ask the court in a particular country to do something, such as…
May 1, 2024 By Lizzie Smith
Divorce and the Financial Dispute Resolution (FDR) hearing – what should I expect?
Unlike the First Appointment hearing and the Final Hearing, the FDR hearing takes place on a ‘without prejudice’…
April 29, 2024 By Kai Whicker
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
Decree Nisi – What is Decree Nisi and what happens next?
In England and Wales, a divorce has three key stages: the divorce petition, Decree Nisi…
April 29, 2024 By Kai Whicker