Rewriting the Common Law Marriage Myth
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...
Moving abroad with a child: what separated parents need to know
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...
The Rise of Prenuptial Agreements in England and Wales
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...