Family law

A prenuptial agreement is a bespoke document drawn up by a solicitor or lawyer. It is a sound and sensible way to protect the assets you have worked hard for, when entering into a marriage or civil partnership. Many people shy away from putting a prenuptial agreement (or ‘prenup’, for short) in place for fear […]

Remarried couples with complex family arrangements have been urged to ensure their wills are up to date, by a professional association that specialises in succession planning. The calls come from STEP (the Society of Trust and Estate Practitioners) after an analysis shows that couples from the remarriage boom of the 1990s and early 2000s are […]

The Office of National Statistics reports that just over half (50.4%) of the population in England and Wales opt for marriage or civil partnerships, but cohabiting couples continue to make up the fastest-growing family type, especially amongst the younger age groups. Many couples still mistakenly believe that certain legal rights will automatically apply after they […]

On this page, we offer a comprehensive guide to divorce and finances. Read on for more information about financial remedy orders, asset protection, and dividing up your personal and business assets. Frequently asked questions when dividing up finances on divorce Click the links to jump to the answers. How do I make a financial agreement […]

The coronavirus pandemic has thrown family life into a tailspin, and for those with current relationship, family and divorce issues, things may get even more complex while the crisis is ongoing. Our Legal 500-rated family law partner, Sharon Giles, answers some frequently-asked questions on the family law-related issues that may arise out of the coronavirus […]