Can spouses and civil partners expect equality under the Inheritance Act?
Since the change in the law permitting opposite-sex couples to enter into civil partnerships in…
February 19, 2024 By Harriet Wigmore
What is family solicitor-assisted mediation?
Whilst traditional family mediation is a common route for divorcing couples, it is not always…
February 15, 2024 By Stephens Scown
Immigration changes 2024
With the new year now in full swing, 2024 is shaping up to be very…
February 14, 2024 By Lisa Mulholland
Get to know your legal advisor – Laura McFadyen
In this series, we introduce some of the people that make up Stephens Scown. We…
February 14, 2024 By Laura McFadyen
How can I help my children through a divorce?
Emotions can run high during the break down of a marriage and this can have…
February 14, 2024 By Tamsin Best
Research from the Pensions Policy Institute shows a notable “gender pension gap”
Recent research from the Pensions Policy Institute shows a notable “gender pension gap” between men…
February 14, 2024 By Benitia Knowles-Wright
What happens if one partner dies during a divorce?
If one spouse dies before the divorce is finalised, what happens? Does the process continue?…
February 12, 2024 By Jasmine Davey
Red flags When Buying a Care Home – Employment and Immigration Law Update for 2024
So you want to buy a care home.…..what staffing issues should you take into account…
February 12, 2024 By Laura McFadyen
Can Court documents be served by email?
Email is now one of the most common and reliable forms of communication between parties…
February 12, 2024 By Toby Claridge
AI in Social Care: A Digital Odyssey from Cabinets to Conversations
Artificial Intelligence has been widely reported as a once in a generation technology that will…
February 12, 2024 By Guest Blogger
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