Our solicitors are experts in the provision of forward-think advice relating to the laws of England and Wales. We advise UK residents, expats and foreign nationals with personal ties and assets across borders. We also advise overseas residents who are moving to, living in or leaving the UK, or investing in property or business here.
The Supreme Court handed down a landmark judgment in the case of Standish v Standish concerning when non-matrimonial property can become “matrimonialised” in the context of divorce.
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Our experienced divorce specialists explore how company assets are valued and divided during a divorce. Call today on 0800 422 0123. Offices in Birmingham, Bristol, Cardiff, London, Manchester, Southampton & Taunton.
Starting a family through donor conception can be tremendously exciting, but it’s a big decision that could have far-reaching implications for both the parent(s) and the child. Donor conception is a particularly complex area of family law so it’s important to get specialist advice before getting too far down the line.
Our specialist fertility solicitors can advise on, and support you through, the numerous legal considerations involved in assisted reproduction, surrogacy, donor conception and co-parenting.
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Family law cases with an international element are often complicated at the best of times, and Brexit has only sought to cause further problems and uncertainly for international families.
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If you live with your partner but are not married or in a civil partnership, our specialist cohabitation solicitors can advise you on reaching a formal agreement that sets out your shared and personal assets and responsibilities, giving you both a greater sense of security.
Emily is a Senior Associate in our Divorce and Family Law team, dealing with divorce and associated financial matters, nuptial and cohabitation agreements, private children matters including child relocation, and domestic violence injunctions.
Choosing to use a surrogate or to be a surrogate, is a decision that’s both exciting and legally complex. When considering or entering into a surrogacy arrangement, it’s important to understand that UK surrogacy law automatically recognises the person who gives birth (the surrogate) as the legal parent and they will be named on the birth certificate.
