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
Transparency pilot – the future of family courts
The transparency pilot is one of the recommendations proposed by Rt Hon. Sir Andrew McFarlane,…
February 8, 2024 By Jasmine Davey
Financial provision in divorce – Can bad behaviour be taken into account?
One of the questions that is frequently asked by clients is whether their partner’s bad…
February 8, 2024 By Harriet Wigmore
Divorce court fees set to rise?
The Government have announced proposals to increase a number of court fees by 10% in…
February 7, 2024 By Lizzie Smith
How can I get a quick divorce?
While there is no procedure in England and Wales for getting a ‘quickie’ divorce, it…
February 6, 2024 By Stephens Scown
The Nominations Keep Coming for Stephens Scown
Capping off an incredible two weeks and having received three nominations in both the LexisNexis…
February 6, 2024 By Stephens Scown
National Apprenticeship Week 2024
With a theme of ‘Skills for Life’, National Apprenticeship Week 2024 celebrates everyone who is…
February 5, 2024 By Stephens Scown
Inheritance disputes and divorce settlements – the case of Sismey v Salandron
Are divorce settlements still binding after death? Here is an example case. We all know…
February 5, 2024 By Tyler Richards
When should I start to think about finances if I am getting divorced?
It is never too early to start thinking about your finances if you are separating…
February 1, 2024 By Lizzie Smith
Disputed wills: is a testator’s fingerprint a valid signature to a will?
Davina Haydon, a partner in our specialist Inheritance and Trust Disputes team, addresses this question.…
February 1, 2024 By Davina Haydon
What is a Duxbury calculation on divorce?
The use of Duxbury calculations was established in the case of Duxbury -v- Duxbury, where…
February 1, 2024 By Kai Whicker