How flexible work arrangements are shaping parenting arrangements
In recent years there has been an increasing trend of flexible working arrangements, which was…
January 14, 2025 By Sarah Bell
Divorce myths – “my former spouse can’t obtain a financial order after Decree Absolute”
One of the most common myths among clients is that their former spouse cannot make…
January 14, 2025 By Shavaun Womersley
What is an FDA Hearing?
When an application to commence financial remedy proceedings is made, the Court will set several…
January 14, 2025 By Alara Guven
Joint ventures
A joint venture doesn't have a strict legal definition, but cases heard in the courts…
January 13, 2025 By Helen Prince
Who can make an application under Schedule 1 of The Children Act?
Claims under Schedule 1 of the Children Act 1989 are considered in circumstances when financial…
January 13, 2025 By Kai Whicker
Military pensions on divorce – Military Pension Divorce Calculator UK
In any divorce financial settlement, the Courts require all divorcing couples to take account of…
January 13, 2025 By Harriet Wigmore
Get to know your legal advisor – Gemma Mittell
In this series, we introduce some of the people that make up Stephens Scown. We…
January 9, 2025 By Stephens Scown
The Bank of Mum and Dad – what happens to gifted money on divorce?
These days, it’s common for couples to receive financial assistance from ‘the Bank of Mum…
January 9, 2025 By Tyler Richards
Settlement Damages – will they be taxable?
Claimants who are looking to settle their claim by way of receiving a sum of…
January 9, 2025 By Isabella Kershaw
The Importance of agreeing IT Project Contracts before project delivery
Finalising IT project contracts can be lengthy, and for this reason, suppliers may take the…
January 9, 2025 By Amy Ralston
International Child Relocation – lessons from a recent Court decision
The recent case of A Mother v A Father [2024] EWFC381(B) heard at the Family…
January 8, 2025 By Mark Smith
Schedule 1 of the Children Act 1989
Schedule 1 of the Children Act 1989 applications are for circumstances where a parent is…
January 8, 2025 By Kai Whicker