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Prenuptial Agreements After Helliwell v Entwistle: What You Need To Know

When a wealthy heiress failed to disclose £48 million of her fortune, the Court of Appeal made a decision that affects everyone considering pre-marriage contracts in Britain.

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Spencer West

How Much Should I Tell My Teen About My Divorce? Balancing Curiosity With Boundaries

Sarah Speed and Alexandra Hawkes of our Family team share insights on balancing openness with protecting your child's emotional well-being during your divorce.

United Kingdom Family

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Herrington Carmichael

What's Mine Might Stay Mine: Supreme Court Rules On Pre-Marital Gifts: Standish v Standish (29 July 2025)

Apparently, ‘what's yours is mine' does not apply to gifted assets, who knew? In a landmark decision that could reshape financial proceedings on divorce, the UK Supreme Court has handed down judgment...

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Duncan Lewis & Co Solicitors

Hot Off The Press - The Supreme Court Judgment In Standish v Standish

Many couples going through divorce have been awaiting this judgment (and not just those, as in this case, where the total assets exceed £100m), as it is the first case since Miller and McFarlane...

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Withers LLP

Can You Really Get A Clean Break In Divorce?

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Withers LLP

Keeping Your Family Close, But Your Ex-in-laws Closer: Material Non-disclosure In The UK Family Court

United Kingdom Family

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Withers LLP

Coldplay, Cheating, And The End Of The Blame Game: What No-Fault Divorce Really Means In England And Wales

United Kingdom Family

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Herrington Carmichael

Signing Away The Business? How Spousal Interest Waivers Fare In California Divorces

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IR Global

Pensions On Divorce: Practical Hurdles And The Gender Pension Gap

United Kingdom Employment

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Ius Laboris

Standish Standoff: Supreme Court Clarifies What Counts As 'Shared' In Divorce

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Rothera Bray

Family Therapy vs Family Mediation – What Is Best For My Family?

United Kingdom Family

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Herrington Carmichael

Family Court Fees Increased As Of 1 April 2025

United Kingdom Family

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Anthony Gold Solicitors LLP

Mediation Misconceptions: The Truth Behind 10 Common Myths

United Kingdom Litigation

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Anthony Gold Solicitors LLP

The Difficulty Of Splitting An English Pension When Based Abroad

United Kingdom Family

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Hunters

EFRAG Launches Consultation On Simplified European Sustainability Reporting Standards (ESRS) Under The CSRD

United Kingdom Commercial

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Proskauer Rose LLP

Understanding The Employment Rights Bill: A New Era For Employers, Employees And Workers (Video)

United Kingdom Employment

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Anthony Gold Solicitors LLP

If A Child Has An EHCP In Place, Do They Also Need A Care Plan? (Video)

United Kingdom Litigation

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Anthony Gold Solicitors LLP

ThinkHouse TUPE Club: Key Questions On A Service Provision Change (Video)

United Kingdom Employment

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Gowling WLG

S5:E10 – Kate Rose: Seeing The Beauty In Everything With TUTTI & CO (Video)

United Kingdom Commercial

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Square One

Divorce By Mutual Consent In France - A Simplified Process Without A Court Hearing

For the vast majority of people divorce is one of the most difficult experiences. It is generally a lengthy and often a costly process, and when the parties involved...

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Giambrone & Partners

Can One Lawyer Represent Both Parties In A Divorce Settlement?

Yes, using the ‘One Couple, One Lawyer' approach. Specialist Divorce lawyer Linda Pope explains how this new approach to divorce works in practice.

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Miles & Partners

Death And The 'Divorce Hypothesis'

The outcome of a claim under the Inheritance (Provision for Family and Dependants) Act 1975 is notoriously difficult to predict. Depending on the category of claimant, there are nine statutory factors...

United Kingdom Family

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Hunters

Mediation: How Does It Work And Is It Right For Me? (Video)

What's the best way to resolve a dispute? Most people are looking to find fair and constructive solutions whilst ensuring that they are protected. When a dispute involves a separating family...

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Withers LLP

Should I Limit The Use Of Social Media During A Family Dispute? (4 June 2025)

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Duncan Lewis & Co Solicitors

Legal Lens | When Does Non-matrimonial Property Become Matrimonial Property In The Context Of Financial Remedy Proceedings?

United Kingdom Family

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Hunters

Time To Stand(ish) Back?

United Kingdom Litigation

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Hunters

Mental Health Week: Navigating Child Law Proceedings With Care (14 May 2025)

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Duncan Lewis & Co Solicitors

What VE Day Can Teach Us About Divorce: Finding Peace After Difficulties At Home

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Parker Bullen

What You Need To Know About Financial Remedy Proceedings (9 May 2025)

United Kingdom Family

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Duncan Lewis & Co Solicitors

Thinking About Divorce: What You Need To Know (Video)

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Withers LLP

Divorce If You're A British Diplomat

United Kingdom Family

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Withers LLP

While Giving To Charity Is Honourable, It Cannot Be Done To The Detriment Of The Spouse

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Mortlake Law & Mediation

Principles vs Resources: Conduct And The Law Commission Scoping Report

United Kingdom Family

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Hunters

Thinking About Divorce: What You Need To Know (Video)

Making the decision to divorce is complicated, and few come to it lightly. It's usually only after you've tried everything you can to identify the issues in your relationship...

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Withers LLP

Divorce If You're A British Diplomat

The decision to divorce can be a tricky one. Once that decision is made, the question about where to divorce is mercifully straightforward for many couples, but not for all.

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Withers LLP

While Giving To Charity Is Honourable, It Cannot Be Done To The Detriment Of The Spouse

On the 25th of March, 2020, Alexander Klein died aged 87. He left behind his wife of 17 years, Elena Klein (then aged 46), and a son Elliot, then aged 12. Mr. Klein was a wealthy man, but in his will, dated January 2011...

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Mortlake Law & Mediation

Principles vs Resources: Conduct And The Law Commission Scoping Report

The Law Commission's long awaited scoping report on financial remedies was published on 18 December 2024. It concludes that the law relating to financial remedy should be reformed. We asked the Law Commission...

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Hunters

Could Pep Guardiola Help Change Our Divorce Culture?

United Kingdom Family

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Hunters

Alternatives To Court – NCDR And The Impact Of The 'New' Rules

When advising separating families, it's as important to think about process as it is to consider potential outcomes.

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Withers LLP

Non-dom Elections, Changing Rules And Divorce Jurisdiction For International Clients

Many international clients base their decisions as to where to make their permanent residence on tax advice and need to be mindful of the non-dom tax rules in operation in the countries in which they have connections.

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Withers LLP

Divorce And Financial Hardship: The Hidden Struggles

As we have just marked International Women's Day, it is important to recognise the ongoing financial inequalities that many women face, particularly after divorce.

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Parker Bullen

Family Court Fees For Divorce And Child Arrangements To Increase In April 2025

His Majesty's Courts and Tribunals Service (HMCTS) has announced an increase to Court fees, subject to parliamentary approval, which will be applicable from 1 April 2025.

United Kingdom Family

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Parker Bullen

Not Married? You Must Prove That You Were Not At Your Marriage Ceremony

United Kingdom Family

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Mortlake Law & Mediation

Civil Partnerships In The UK: A Guide To Legal Rights, Dissolution And Challenges

United Kingdom Family

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Anthony Gold Solicitors LLP

What Is A Private Financial Dispute Resolution (PFDR) Hearing?

United Kingdom Litigation

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Herrington Carmichael

How A French Citizen Can Manage The Registration Of A Marriage Or Birth Of A Child With The French Authorities Whilst Living Abroad

United Kingdom Family

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Giambrone & Partners

How Trusts Affect Financial Settlements In Divorce

United Kingdom Family

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WSP Solicitors

Approaching Pre-Nups

United Kingdom Family

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Hunters

International Child Abduction: The Weight Given To Objections Of The Children

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Mortlake Law & Mediation

Legal Service Payment Order In Divorce: Ensure That Your Request Is Justified

United Kingdom Family

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Mortlake Law & Mediation

Tips To Think About If You Are Considering A Divorce

United Kingdom Family

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Buss Murton

What Is The 1975 Act And What Claims Can Be Made Under It?

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Cripps

Not Romantic, But Practical: What You Need To Know About Pre-Nups

United Kingdom Family

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Hunters

Exploring Your Options: Out Of Court Dispute Resolution For Separation And Divorce

United Kingdom Family

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Herrington Carmichael

Complications With Divorce And Financial Remedy Proceedings: What Happens When A Party Dies?

United Kingdom Family

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IBB Law

Separating Finances In A Divorce | The Divorce Financial Process (Video)

United Kingdom Family

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IBB Law

Understanding Divorce – A Guide To The Process (Video)

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Duncan Lewis & Co Solicitors

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Thinking About Divorce: What You Need To Know (Video)

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Withers LLP

Separating Finances In A Divorce | The Divorce Financial Process (Video)

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IBB Law

Impact Of Divorce On Pre-Settled Status｜How Divorce Affects Your UK Pre-Settled Status (Video)

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Latitude Law

Family Law Webinar: The 99%ers: What Do Real New Worth Clients Need? | Series Two | Part Three (Video)

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Bindmans LLP

Who Pays The Legal Costs In Divorce? Family Law Questions Answered (25 July 2023) (Video)

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Duncan Lewis & Co Solicitors

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