Till death do us part? Divorce doesn’t always end pension confusion
Couples navigating divorce urged to understand pension implications as financial disputes rise.
21.5.2026Read more...
Grandparents and grandchildren: What the law says about contact
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...
10 Years Since Our First LawNet Challenge!
Today marks 10 years since Sharman Law first took part in a LawNet challenge, raising funds for the Bedford Hospital Challenge Cancer Appeal - a cause that remains incredibly important to those at the firm.
14.5.2026Read more...
£500 support to help separating families make vital parenting agreements
Separating parents can access £500 towards the cost of agreeing arrangements for children and finances, following a government extension of the Family Mediation Voucher Scheme.
13.4.2026Read more...
Melany Rampal Appointed as Partner at Sharmans
Please join us in congratulating Melany Rampal on her appointment as Partner at Sharmans!
7.4.2026Read more...
Handelsbanken Charity Quiz 2026
A team from Sharmans attended the Handelsbanken Charity Quiz 2026 last night at Bedford Blues Rugby Club.
27.3.2026Read more...
Ampthill Ghost Walk
We had a great time on the Ampthill Ghost Walk on Tuesday evening - even the drizzle didn’t dampen spirits!
26.3.2026Read more...
Inheritance Act Claims and Letters of Wishes: Managing Risk in Estate Planning
Even a carefully drafted will does not always bring matters to an end. The Inheritance (Provision for Family and Dependants) Act 1975 allows certain people to apply to the court for financial provision if a will or the intestacy rules fail to make reasonable provision for them.
9.2.2026Read more...
Philip Elliott: Accredited for a further three years by Resolution
We are delighted to announce that Philip Elliott, partner in the firm and head of the family law department, has been accredited for a further three years by Resolution under their specialist accreditation scheme.
9.2.2026Read more...
Missteps and misunderstandings: the hidden risks in modern break-ups
Christmas is the time for coming together, but January has long been known in family law circles as ‘Divorce Month’, with a surge of enquiries as relationship tensions rise to the surface during the festive period.
8.1.2026Read more...