The consequences of “mingling” inherited assets
When somebody already has money when they marry, or subsequently receives money or any other…
March 28, 2024 By Shavaun Womersley
When is the date of separation for divorce?
When divorcing in England and Wales, it’s important not to overlook the need to address…
March 28, 2024 By Andrew Barton
Anxious beneficiaries and the secret weapon in their armoury
Best used where there are concerns over a lazy, negligent, recalcitrant or malign personal representative,…
March 28, 2024 By James Burrows
Farming & Divorce – what if the family farm was inherited?
If the family farm was inherited, does this affect the outcome on divorce? In our…
March 28, 2024 By Shavaun Womersley
Are unfair prejudice claims subject to limitation periods? Court of Appeal clarifies uncertainty
The Court of Appeal has clarified the uncertainty as to whether unfair prejudice claims are…
March 27, 2024 By Gemma Mittell
Divorce and financial disclosure
If you are divorcing from your spouse and thinking about how to divide your assets/finances,…
March 27, 2024 By Tyler Richards
Farming pre and post-nups – benefits for succession planning
Farming families who want to preserve their business for future generations are increasingly seeing the…
March 26, 2024 By Sarah Atkinson
Get to know your legal advisor – Kate Westlake
In this series, we introduce some of the people that make up Stephens Scown. We…
March 25, 2024 By Stephens Scown
Farming & Divorce – how are farming divorces different to other divorces?
Regrettably farmers getting divorced is no less common than with anybody else. However the impact…
March 25, 2024 By Shavaun Womersley
Is there a difference between spousal maintenance and child maintenance?
When reaching a financial settlement, one spouse may agree, or be ordered by the court,…
March 22, 2024 By Shavaun Womersley
Thank U, Next: Ariana Grande and the ease of a pre-nuptial agreement
The divorce and financial arrangements of singer, Ariana Grande, and her ex-husband, Dalton Gomez, is…
March 21, 2024 By Benitia Knowles-Wright
Pre-nups and business interests
Pre-nuptial agreements – or “pre-nups” – are on the increase, as are “post-nups”. Once thought…
March 21, 2024 By Sarah Atkinson