Skip to content Skip to footer
Clarke Willmott LLP
Enquiries Call 0345 209 1000

Pet custody in separation and divorce: Understanding the legalities and preparing for disputes

Family businesses
Insights
Pet custody can be a contentious issue for separating couples. This article discusses the legalities of pet ownership and divorce.

Written by
and

Read more on Pet custody in separation and divorce: Understanding the legalities and preparing for disputes
Read more on Pet custody in separation and divorce: Understanding the legalities and preparing for disputes

Prenuptial & postnuptial agreements: Protecting agricultural assets

Agriculture
Insights
Nuptial agreements are an agreement entered into prior to marriage (prenup) or after marriage (postnup) is made between spouses to regulate the rights and responsibilities regarding their financial assets, including agricultural assets and farming business interests, in the event of a divorce or separation.

Written by

Read more on Prenuptial & postnuptial agreements: Protecting agricultural assets
Read more on Prenuptial & postnuptial agreements: Protecting agricultural assets

Protecting inheritance from divorce

Family law
Insights
Many consider that inheritances ought to be ring-fenced on divorce for the party to whom it has been left but the law is not that straightforward. However, there are steps which can be taken to minimise the risk of inherited assets being “invaded” in the event of a divorce.

Written by

Read more on Protecting inheritance from divorce
Read more on Protecting inheritance from divorce

Roundup of family law resources for LGBTQ+ couples

Family law
Insights
We have compiled a range of family law resources that may be particularly useful to the LGBTQ+ community.

Written by

Read more on Roundup of family law resources for LGBTQ+ couples
Read more on Roundup of family law resources for LGBTQ+ couples

Search and seizure orders – the forensic perspective

Commercial litigation and disputes
Insights
This article explores search and seizure orders: powerful tools when there are concerns that evidence will not be preserved in a dispute.

Written by

Read more on Search and seizure orders – the forensic perspective
Read more on Search and seizure orders – the forensic perspective

Should I make a sole or joint no fault divorce application?

Family law
Insights
In a sole application, only one party is responsible for making the application and progressing it. In a joint application, both spouses apply together and are jointly responsible for progressing.

Written by

Read more on Should I make a sole or joint no fault divorce application?
Read more on Should I make a sole or joint no fault divorce application?

Ten key legal considerations when selling your farm

Agriculture
Insights
Deciding to sell your farm can be a challenging and emotional process. There are numerous factors to consider early in the legal process to ensure the sale goes as smoothly as possible.

Written by

Read more on Ten key legal considerations when selling your farm
Read more on Ten key legal considerations when selling your farm

The dangers of homemade Wills

Wills & probate
Insights
Homemade Wills can be dangerous and give rise to numerous problems, including family disputes and estate administration issues. Contact a Wills solicitor on 0800 652 8025. Free initial consultation. Offices in Birmingham, Bristol, Cardiff, London, Manchester, Southampton & Taunton.

Written by

Read more on The dangers of homemade Wills
Read more on The dangers of homemade Wills

The impact of sport relocation in family law

Family law
Insights
The impact of a ‘professional sportsperson’ career on families is often overlooked. For instance, when a footballer transfers to a new club, they might need to relocate to another part of the country or even to a different country altogether.

Written by

Read more on The impact of sport relocation in family law
Read more on The impact of sport relocation in family law

The importance of training your employees

Employment
Insights
Training is an essential part of ensuring that managers/supervisors handle staffing issues in the right way and employees know what is expected of them. This is where we can help.

Written by

Read more on The importance of training your employees
Read more on The importance of training your employees

The long goodbye, or an early exit – weighing up the options

Employment
Insights
Dealing with a departure from your team can pose operational and business risks, which need to be carefully managed. A business enjoys much stronger protection and greater flexibility when dealing with team member departures if it has a well-drafted employment contract in place. 

Written by

Read more on The long goodbye, or an early exit – weighing up the options
Read more on The long goodbye, or an early exit – weighing up the options

Not found what you are looking for?

Speak to a member of our team today.

Request a consultation

Looking for legal advice?

Ask us

Request a consultation

Call us

0345 209 1000

Email us

Connect with us

Twitter LinkedIn