FHDRA – First Hearing
The first hearing which takes place before the court (either in person or by Teams),…
June 7, 2024 By Peter Marshall
What steps do I take after mediation?
Mediation can be a useful process for many couples who have decided to separate. It…
June 3, 2024 By Stephens Scown
The Section 7 Report – what you need to know
What is a Section 7 Report and how much influence does Cafcass have? If court…
May 30, 2024 By Sarah Bell
Can I extend the time for payment of a lump sum order?
The court recently held in H v GH [2023] EWFC 235, that the court lacked…
May 28, 2024 By Jasmine Davey
Renovating a joint property? Here’s what you need to know
If you’re buying a property that needs a little ‘TLC’ (or perhaps a lot!) and…
May 24, 2024 By Eve Hebbron
My parent has a new partner – will this impact my inheritance?
The number of claims being made by a disinherited adult child against a parent’s estate…
May 22, 2024 By Eve Hebbron
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