How pre and post-nups can protect inherited wealth
More and more couples are choosing to take control and regulate what would happen financially…
March 18, 2024 By Sarah Atkinson
Divorce Myths – “pre-nups aren’t worth the paper they’re written on”
As a family lawyer I often hear clients and some other professionals like accountants say…
March 14, 2024 By Sarah Atkinson
Marrying in Later Life – protecting your finances
Marrying in later life can cause complex financial issues. Here is some advice on how…
March 11, 2024 By Kai Whicker
Inheritance Claims After Divorce – what if you cohabit again?
Can you submit inheritance claims after your divorce is finalised? What if you rekindle the…
February 26, 2024 By Harriet Wigmore
Property Claims – is a verbal agreement binding?
The short answer is no, verbal agreements in relation to property are not binding. This…
February 9, 2024 By Anna Garde-Evans
Richard Branson’s support for pre-nups sparks debate
One of the UK's highest profile business men has endorsed the use of pre-nuptial agreements…
February 8, 2024 By Andrew Barton
What happens if you remarry without first resolving the financial aspects of your divorce?
Hayley, legal executive in our divorce and separation team, explains why it is crucial to…
January 24, 2024 By Stephens Scown
International relocation and children
When relationships end it is often not straightforward to agree the arrangements for the children…
January 15, 2024 By Edward Bidder
How can I give money to my child without their spouse having a claim?
This is a question we are commonly asked by parents keen to pass money to…
November 30, 2023 By Andrew Barton
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
Getting married – time for reform?
The legislation surrounding marriage was last modernised in 1836 and some aspects of it, such…
April 27, 2023 By Stephens Scown