Family

For parties with children who have recently separated, the question may arise as to how best to co-parent. A separation is a significant event in a child’s life and many…

While the idea of signing a pre-nuptial agreement may seem unromantic or pessimistic, this is far from the truth, they are a sensible way of starting a marriage with a…

Jenna Atkinson and Olivia Moore, from our family law team give an overview of the Domestic Violence Disclosure Scheme, also known as Clare’s Law, which gives people the right to…

As Christmas approaches, the question often comes up in family law as to who is entitled to spend time with the children and when. Jenna Atkinson, associate solicitor in our…

In our latest guest blog, John Osborne partner and Head of Family Law and corporate solicitor, Chloe Wishart teamed up with Karl Hodson, partner at UK Business Finance, part of…

The school summer holidays can often be a time of stress for separated parents trying to arrange childcare cover and plan holidays at home or abroad. Rebecca Patience, family law…

Coping with the emotional stress of separation can make it difficult to navigate contact arrangements for any children involved. Rebecca Patience, senior associate solicitor and Grace McGarvey, legal apprentice from…

A grant of probate (or grant of representation) is a legal document that confirms the executors of a will that have the authority to manage and administer the estate of…

Rebecca Mitchell-Smith, a solicitor in our private client team, provides a quick guide to the importance of having an up-to-date will and outlines the process behind preparing one. A will…

Since the coronavirus pandemic, the Family Court in England and Wales has adopted the use of remote court hearings. In this post, we look at how remote Family Court hearings…

On April 6, 2022, the Divorce Dissolution and Separation Act 2020 commenced introducing the new no-fault divorce law. Jenna Atkinson from Harrison Drury’s divorce and family law team look at…

Jenna Atkinson, from Harrison Drury’s divorce and family law team provides helpful guidance for parents seeking to have and maintain contact with their children after separation and divorce. Ending a…

Charlotte Hurst, a solicitor in Harrison Drury’s divorce and family law team, outlines the position for Islamic faith marriages following a recent ruling in the Court of Appeal. Islamic faith…

Rebecca Patience, family law solicitor based at our Lancaster office, considers a recent judgment on the legal status of a transgender parent. A court ruling handed down on September 25, 2019, confirmed…

Associate solicitor in our Home & Family team, explains the role of an executor appointed in a will and some of the issues to consider when deciding who to appoint…

Jan Wright, director in our private client team, looks at how your charitable giving may reduce your inheritance tax bill. There are lots of advantages to giving to charity –…