How Are Trusts Treated on Divorce in England and Wales?
Trusts frequently feature in financial remedy proceedings on divorce, particularly in higher-net-worth matters or where family wealth has been structured for asset protection, succession, or tax planning. The following are common misconceptions: It’s in a trust, so it’s untouchable. Not necessarily, the court can treat it as a resource, and nuptial settlements can be varied. […]
Excluding a Son-in-Law from a Will
Family relationships can be complicated. When it comes to planning your estate, you have the right to decide exactly who should — and should not — benefit from your Will. It’s not uncommon for someone to want to make sure that a son-in-law (or daughter-in-law) does not inherit, particularly if you want your estate to […]
What Will Happen to my Crypto Assets on Divorce?
As of 2024, an estimated 500 million people own crypto – that is 6.8% of the world’s population. It is an asset we are seeing increasingly when we are supporting clients through their divorce, presenting unique challenges for separating couples and lawyers alike. Cryptocurrencies are digital currencies and are property. It is not physical […]
Wills for Cohabitees
Marriage is not for everyone and there are more and more couples that live together and build a family together without getting married or entering into a civil partnership. However, this can lead to unintentional results without careful planning, and partners can easily be overlooked or unintentionally excluded from your estate. Why Cohabitees Need Special […]
Emma Post and Nicki Beale contribute to Chambers & Partners Global Practice Guide Child Relocation 2025
We’re delighted to share that Emma Post and Nicki Beale have contributed to the Chambers and Partners Child Relocation Guide 2025 – an international publication offering expert insight into one of the most complex and sensitive areas of family law. The guide covers the law and practice of Child Relocation across 15 different jurisdictions used […]
I’m Separating From My Partner/Spouse – What Do I Do Next?
If you find yourself making the decision to separate or if you have separated, or have made a decision to divorce, you may be thinking about where to start and what to do next. There will be lots of things to think about. In this blog we consider our top tips when if you are […]
How Long Does Probate Take Without a Will?
Losing a loved one is difficult enough without the added stress of managing their estate. When someone dies without a will, the process of handling their affairs can feel overwhelming — and it can often take longer than if a will had been in place. If you’re responsible for managing the estate of someone who […]
Can You Have a “Good” Divorce?
Divorce remains an ever-growing fact of life. The ONS Statistics for Divorces and dissolutions in England and Wales 2023 (corrected version 2 July 2025) highlights that in 2023 and under the new legislation There were 102,678 divorces 1,138 civil partnership dissolutions Divorce rates over 1000 married couples were 8.6 for men and 8.5 for women […]
Can You Sell a Property After Someone Dies
Losing a loved one is never easy, and dealing with their property and estate can add further stress at an already difficult time. If the person who has passed away owned a property, you may be wondering whether it can be sold — and if so, when. In most cases, selling a property after someone […]
How Do I Support my Children Through Divorce and Separation?
When parents separate new arrangements need to consider about the care and welfare of the children. You are human, and this is hard. You will have feelings of guilt, and no-one gets it 100% right. What to Tell your Children About your Separation Without doubt this is likely to be one of the […]