Common Law Marriage – the difference in rights for married and unmarried couples
Do 'common law marriage' rights exist for unmarried couples? People often ask us about the…
September 27, 2023 By Stephens Scown
Are Lord Bath’s ‘wifelets’ entitled to inherit from his estate?
Lord Bath’s ‘wifelets’ have received nothing from his £23million estate, the media has reported. But…
September 27, 2023 By Stephens Scown
Protecting the family farm – a document for every occasion
Divorces, remarriages and couples living together can all lead to complicated family dynamics. What are…
April 6, 2023 By Stephens Scown
Cohabitation dispute and childrens’ property rights
When dealing with this type of case involving houses, clients tend to think only of…
April 6, 2023 By Stephens Scown
Does Tom Archer need a post-nup?
The radio soap is currently running a story about whether young Tom Archer should have…
April 6, 2023 By Stephens Scown
The plight of cohabitees
The latest House of Commons report released in July 2022 again highlights the enormous disparity…
November 10, 2022 By Stephens Scown
Armed Forces – is your unmarried partner living in your property?
Here’s why I ask; if your unmarried partner moves into your property, they may be…
October 26, 2022 By Stephens Scown
Electronic signatures accepted by the Land Registry – what does this mean?
The Land Registry has this week confirmed that it will start accepting electronic signatures on…
August 17, 2022 By Stephens Scown
Love in Later Life – how couples can protect their finances
When couples fall in love later in life, they often have more assets and commitments…
March 3, 2022 By Andrew Barton
Farming Disputes – how to avoid inheritance disputes
What are the most common situations that can give rise to farming disputes over inheritance,…
February 23, 2022 By James Burrows
Cohabitees – what inheritance rights do unmarried couples have?
Unmarried couples who live together, otherwise known as cohabitees, may be surprised to learn that…
January 30, 2022 By Stephens Scown
Cohabiting Couples – top tips to protect your assets
Not all cohabiting couples may be aware that they are not entitled to the same…
November 28, 2021 By Stephens Scown