What Is the Difference Between Divorce and Dissolution?
The end of a legal relationship can bring a range of emotional, practical and financial challenges. Understanding the legal process involved is an important first step towards moving forward. While the terms divorce and dissolution are often used interchangeably, they apply to different types of legal relationships. Although the two processes are very similar in […]
How Often Should You Update Your Will?
Making a will is one of the most important steps you can take to protect your loved ones and ensure your wishes are followed after your death. However, creating a will is not a one-time task. As circumstances change throughout life, it is important to review your will regularly to ensure it continues to reflect […]
What Is a Clean Break Order?
Divorce not only ends a marriage but also brings financial ties between spouses into focus. Even after a divorce is finalised, financial claims can remain open unless they are formally addressed. A clean break order is designed to bring financial matters to a final conclusion, providing certainty and allowing both parties to move forward independently. […]
Congratulations to Madeline Harris On Her Full STEP Membership – Here’s What it Means to Her and Our Clients
I am incredibly proud to share that I have become a full member of STEP and can now use the TEP designation after my name. For anyone outside the private client world, STEP stands for the Society of Trust and Estate Practitioners — a globally recognised professional body for specialists working in wills, trusts, estates, […]
What Happens at a Fact Finding Hearing
Family court proceedings sometimes involve allegations of abuse, coercive behaviour or other disputed events that may affect decisions about children or protective orders. Where significant allegations are denied and the court considers them relevant to the case, a fact finding hearing may be required. This hearing allows the court to examine the evidence and determine […]
How to Register a Lasting Power of Attorney
A lasting power of attorney allows someone you trust to make decisions on your behalf if you become unable to manage your own affairs in the future. Putting a lasting power of attorney in place can provide reassurance that important decisions about finances, property, health and welfare will be handled by someone you have chosen. […]
What Is a Non-Molestation Order
Family breakdowns can sometimes involve behaviour that is threatening, intimidating or abusive. In these situations, legal protection may be necessary to safeguard the wellbeing of those affected and prevent further harm. A non-molestation order is designed to protect individuals and children from abusive behaviour by placing clear legal restrictions on another person’s conduct. Understanding how […]
What is a Form E – and Where do I Start?
If you are divorcing or separating and need to sort out your finances, you may hear your solicitor, mediator or the court refer to something called a Form E. For many people, it is one of the most daunting parts of the financial process. Please don’t panic! In this blog, we explain what a Form […]
Specific Issue Orders Explained: What Parents Need to Know
When parents separate, most day‑to‑day decisions about a child can usually be managed through discussion, agreement or informal arrangements. However, some decisions are so significant that disagreement can quickly escalate and become entrenched. This is where a Specific Issue Order may be needed. A Specific Issue Order is designed to help parents resolve a particular […]
Prenuptial Agreements for Business Owners and Families with Complex Assets
For many couples, discussing a nuptial agreement can feel uncomfortable or even unromantic. A pre nuptial agreement is entered into before a marriage takes place, a post nuptial agreement is entered into after a marriage takes place. For the purposes of this blog we will use the term ‘prenup’. However, for business owners, entrepreneurs and […]