Fair shares and non marital assets

Family law

Insights

Bristol University and the Nuffield Foundation have recently released their report, “Fair shares? Sorting out money and property on divorce”.

14 February 2024

Written by

Chris Longbottom

What does co-parenting actually mean?

Family law

Insights

Paloma Faith has recently ignited a rather controversial parenting debate, saying that she doesn’t like the word co-parenting because ‘co’ implies 50/50 and she doesn’t believe it ever is. But does ‘co’ really imply equal care?

9 July 2024

Written by

Laura Podger

Changes to how CQC inspects and rates care homes

Healthcare

Insights

All registered care homes are subject to a comprehensive inspection by CQC. How often your care home is inspected is decided by CQC and depends on the most recent rating that your care home received.

16 May 2024

Written by

Rich Eldridge

Are nuptial agreements a good idea for a Christmas engagement?

Family law

Insights

The festive season offers a beautiful backdrop for a romantic engagement. However, for business owners and those with significant assets, it may be wise to consider the inclusion of a pre or post-nuptial agreement before proposing.

7 December 2023

Written by

Chris Longbottom

Child maintenance payments

Family law

Insights

Sarah Wood-Heath looks at what happens if you can’t agree on child maintenance payments and when you can ask the court for help.

23 October 2020

Common pitfalls in Will drafting and the far-reaching consequences

Private wealth

Insights

Tom Chiffers and Sarah Arkless private capital specialists at national law firm Clarke Willmott LLP look at some of the common mistakes made when drafting a Will.

2 December 2024

Written by

Tom Chiffers

and

Sarah Arkless

Second marriage and inheritance issues: what to consider

Family law

Insights

Second marriage can complicate inheritance. Our Wills specialists explain how to balance the financial needs of your children and your second spouse.

4 June 2025

Written by

Jacqui Lazare

Helping you make a Will: which Will suits you?

Insights

Arguably the most important document the average person will sign during their lifetime is a Will; after all, which other document deals with all your assets and decides who will receive them after your death?

2 December 2024

Second marriages later in life

Family law

Insights

If you are considering a marriage later in life what factors should be considered and how can trusts help? What about jointly owned assets and what if this marriage ends in divorce?

15 November 2020

Married at first sight – but what if it doesn’t last?

Family law

Insights

Channel 4 and E4 are currently screening the seventh season of Married at First Sight (MAFS), in which couples meet for the first time when walking down the aisle, their future having been determined by a group of relationship experts.

3 November 2022

Written by

Rayner Grice

and

Chris Longbottom

What can happen when a solicitor does not follow best practice when drafting a Will?

Civil dispute resolution

Insights

In a recent case, insufficient records made by the solicitor led to a Will being deemed invalid. Emma Ironside shares indicators that best practice has been followed when drafting your loved ones Will. Contact a specialist solicitor on 0800 652 8025 for expert legal advice.

8 September 2022

Written by

Bonita Walters

and

Emma Ironside

Fair shares and non marital assets

What does co-parenting actually mean?

Changes to how CQC inspects and rates care homes

Are nuptial agreements a good idea for a Christmas engagement?

Child maintenance payments

Common pitfalls in Will drafting and the far-reaching consequences

Second marriage and inheritance issues: what to consider

Helping you make a Will: which Will suits you?

Second marriages later in life

Married at first sight – but what if it doesn’t last?

What can happen when a solicitor does not follow best practice when drafting a Will?

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