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Helen Clarke

Spring Statement – the quiet before the IHT storm

In contrast to last October’s Budget and the transformative changes made to Inheritance Tax (IHT), this week's Spring Statement was, as...

26/03/25
Sarah Coyne

Transferring residential property - adding or removing a registered co-owner (Transfer of Equity)

Whether you are transferring a residential property into your sole name or looking to add another person as a co-owner, these relatively...

21/03/25
Sarah Coyne

Solar Panels in Residential Transactions – Legal Must-Knows for Buyers and Sellers

With 1.5m homes now having solar panels installed, we're considering the issues this can pose for those selling or buying residential...

19/03/25
Hayley Bruce

Commonhold – new and improved?

The Ministry of Housing Communities and Local Governments (MHCLG) have this week issued their white paper on Commonhold. The paper...

06/03/25
Tara McInnes

Are life interest trusts unfair for spouses/civil partners?

This week marks the lead up to International Women’s Day and I wanted to share some thoughts on women, wills, trusts and estates. Where...

04/03/25
Phillip Rhodes

The Vital Role of the ‘Bank of Mum and Dad’: Navigating Financial Support, Legalities, and Future Disputes

The Bank of Mum and Dad (BOMAD) is recognised as the 9th biggest provider of finance for property in the UK. A report by Legal & General...

28/02/25
Hannah Braisted

Legal Implications of Unregulated Sperm Donation: Focus on Legal Parenthood

The recent news story about a man claiming to have fathered over 180 children through unregulated sperm donations highlights significant...

17/02/25
Hayley Bruce

Government Announces Changes to Residential Property Transactions

This weekend, the Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government unveiled a plan to revolutionise the home buying and selling...

11/02/25
Laura Pang

Five steps to heirloom harmony: how to secure a conflict-free inheritance process

In 2019, it was estimated that over half of Brits (53%) have inherited an heirloom from friends or family, with jewellery being the most...

11/02/25
Lucy Erdman-Samy

Lost in Translation: Navigating Probate with Foreign Wills

Applying for probate can be a daunting task, especially when the original Will is in another language and located abroad.  However, where...

10/02/25
Rachel Baker

Extension of the Family Mediation Voucher Scheme: a continued commitment to supporting families

The Ministry of Justice has announced the extension of the Family Mediation Voucher Scheme for another year to March 2026, continuing its...

30/01/25
Katie Gledhill

What makes a marriage valid? Social media stunt leads to real marriage and annulment

An Australian woman has managed to annul her marriage after realising that what she believed to be a staged wedding for social media was,...

20/01/25
Anneka Sian

Co-Parenting: New Year, New Arrangements

For many families, the new year can mark a period change in respect of your family unit and the beginning of a co-parenting relationship....

14/01/25
Charlotte Watson

New report recommends modernisation of adoption laws

Following a four-year review and consultation process, last month the Honourable Mrs Justice Judd released a report, titled,...

09/01/25
Sarah Paton

A fresh start: Ensure your legacy with a New Year’s will

The beginning of the new year offers the perfect opportunity to review your personal legal affairs. Ensuring your affairs are in order is...

06/01/25
Katie Gledhill

New guidance on alienating behaviour allegations in Family Courts

The Family Justice Council has recently published new guidance aimed at addressing the complex issue of parental alienation allegations...

03/01/25
Lynne Johnson

Hirachand v Hirachand - UK Supreme Court Allows Appeal In Inheritance Dispute Case

🎵 On the 18th of December, the Supreme Court gave to me, an award with no success fee…🎵 The UK Supreme Court has today handed down a...

18/12/24
Connie Smith

Finances on Divorce - Law Commission publishes new scoping report on whether the law needs modernising 

The Law Commission of England and Wales has published a scoping report which highlights the need for reform of the current law governing...

18/12/24
Katie Gledhill

Better protection for victims of domestic abuse

According to the recent ONS data, an estimated 2.3 million people aged 16 years and over experienced domestic abuse in the year ending...

05/12/24
Ciara Rock

Family Law: G v Human Fertilisation and Embryology Authority

A recent ruling has provided insight into the laws that govern the use of eggs in fertility treatment after the donor’s death.  The facts...

29/11/24
Emily Wentworth

Tax-Efficient Wealth Transfer: Outright Gifts, Excess Income Gifts, and Trusts Explained

With the cost of living for many families becoming increasingly more expensive, a key consideration for many people is how to assist...

26/11/24
Sarah Phillips

IHT Q&A: 'The Trust Rush'

The recent Budget introduced several significant changes to Inheritance Tax (IHT). Notably, pension pots will now be included in IHT...

26/11/24
Sarah AlJourani

Sharia Series: Arranged, Forced, and Love Marriages

Marriage is a significant institution in Islam, emphasizing companionship, mutual respect, and familial ties. Many Muslims are aware of a...

20/11/24
Hannah McCrindle

Family Law Considerations of Relocation to Middle East

Relocating to the Middle East can present many exciting opportunities and there are myriad reasons why families, divorced and separated...

19/11/24
Emily - Jo Moore

Inter-country adoption: What is it and what is the legal process of adopting a child from overseas?

Inter-country adoption is the process by which a child, habitually resident in one country is adopted by an individual(s) habitually...

19/11/24
Laura Colville

The importance of creating an asset log for effective estate planning

Arrangements may be in place to secure the financial future of those around you following your death – so take the time now to think...

08/11/24
Hannah Braisted

Lessons in Surrogacy: Z (Foreign Surrogacy) [2024] EWFC 304

Mrs Justice Theis handed down her judgment at the end of last month in this recent case involving an application for a parental order in...

05/11/24
Helen Hutchison

Budget 2024: Changes To Stamp Duty Land Tax

Chancellor Rachel Reeves delivered her first budget on Wednesday 30 October, setting out the government’s tax and spending plans. This...

30/10/24
Hayley Bruce

What the Budget could mean for Residential Property

The much anticipated first Labour budget is predicted to introduce significant tax changes. As the residential property market, stalled...

28/10/24
Clare Wiseman

Remittance basis of taxation – changes to non-dom status and impact on family law cases

As we anxiously await news of any proposed tax changes in the forthcoming budget, we have seen an increase in enquiries from clients with...

25/10/24