There is one phrase that I’d like to abolish: ‘common law marriage’. It sounds reassuring, it feels logical, but in England and Wales it is a myth that continues to leave couples dangerously exposed.
21.8.2026Read more...
A job offer in Dubai. A new partner in Melbourne. Family in Poland who could help with childcare. For a separated parent, a move overseas can seem the sensible next chapter. For the other parent, the same move can look like the end of a relationship with their child.
18.8.2026Read more...
Once viewed as the preserve of the very wealthy, the prenuptial agreement has steadily moved into the mainstream. More couples now treat a "prenup" as a sensible piece of financial planning, in much the same way as making a will or taking out life insurance. If you are thinking about one, it helps to understand what these agreements can do, what they cannot do, and how the courts in England and Wales treat them.
7.8.2026Read more...
A recent court case involving misuse of millions of pounds of family wealth has provided a stark reminder for managing financial affairs: choosing the right person is critical.
30.7.2026Read more...
We were delighted to support our Charity of the Year, Tibbs Dementia Foundation, in their Hear and Now performance in Bedford by hosting a post-event drinks reception on Sunday July 12th.
16.7.2026Read more...
Domestic abuse is not always physical. Some of the most damaging forms of abuse leave no bruises and never culminate in a single dramatic incident. They build slowly, over months or years, as one person tightens control over another's daily life. This pattern is known as coercive control, and since 2015 it has been a criminal offence in England and Wales.
30.6.2026Read more...
Walking, talking and supporting a fantastic cause!
17.6.2026Read more...
This year’s LawNet Challenge took place in the beautiful Yorkshire Dales at Malham.
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Couples navigating divorce urged to understand pension implications as financial disputes rise.
21.5.2026Read more...
Grandparents often play a significant role in their grandchildren’s lives, offering support, continuity, and a different kind of love from that of a parent. When family life is settled, contact between the two generations usually takes care of itself. However, when relationships break down, through separation, bereavement, or a family falling-out, grandparents can find themselves pushed to the margins or shut out altogether.
18.5.2026Read more...