Family
Family disputes – what are your rights…
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…
Overcoming school holiday conflict as a separated…
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…
Navigating contact with your children on Father’s…
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…
What is a grant of probate and…
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…
Why do I need a will?
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…
What should I expect in a remote…
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…
No-fault divorce law – The key changes
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…
Can I make arrangements with my ex-partner…
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…
Is an Islamic faith marriage protected under…
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…
How does the law recognise transgender parents?
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…
Who should I choose to be my…
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…
How giving to charity can help your…
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 –…
Cohabitation vs Marriage: What are the legal…
Married couples have very different legal rights and obligations to couples who choose to live together without getting married. Janine Hutson, a solicitor in Harrison Drury’s divorce and family law…
No fault divorce – what will the…
Charlotte Hurst, trainee solicitor in our divorce and family law team, outlines the key changes to be introduced under no fault divorce reforms. Earlier this month the government published its…
Four ways of protecting wealth for your…
Laura Brereton – a wills, inheritance and trusts expert in our Home & Family team – gives an introduction to protecting your wealth. While many people spend the early part…
What is a consent order and do…
Rebecca Patience, a solicitor in Harrison Drury’s divorce and family law team, points out the value of careful consideration to the resolution of financial matters following separation. One of the…
Planning Ahead for Later Life – your…
Harrison Drury, Brewin Dolphin, The Good Care Group and Home Instead (South Lakes) have partnered to deliver a free seminar providing information on Planning Ahead for Later Life. Presenters from…
