Home & Family
How business valuations are dealt with during…
Jenna Atkinson, associate solicitor from our divorce and family law team, provides an outline to when and how a business entity is dealt with during the financial settlement in divorce…
New fire safety regulations – your responsibilities…
David Edwards and Terry Griffin from Harrison Drury’s regulatory and compliance team highlight the latest regulations that have come into force following the recommendations of the Independent Grenfell Tower Inquiry,…
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…
The importance of a legally binding order…
One of the biggest misconceptions of divorcing couples is that once their marriage has been dissolved and the final order pronounced, all matters are concluded. Even though you may no…
Common questions about divorce: How can I…
Associate solicitor Rebecca Patience and legal apprentice Grace McGarvey from Harrison Drury’s divorce and family law team outline and explain the process behind protecting a non-property owner from being removed…
What alternatives are there to court in…
Our divorce and family law team regularly deals with highly complex cases that arise following the breakdown of a marriage or relationship. This can often involve providing advice on how…
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…
What happens in child arrangements proceedings?
Associate solicitor Rebecca Patience and Legal Apprentice Grace McGarvey from Harrison Drury’s divorce and family law team outline the general procedures when undertaking child arrangement proceedings for separating parents. When…
Ending an Assured Shorthold Tenancy – the…
A recent County Court judgment suggests that to serve a valid section 21 notice, a gas safety certificate will need be provided to the tenant before the tenancy commences. Zoe…
Common questions on divorce: Will I lose…
As family lawyers, we are frequently contacted by individuals going through separation and divorce who are concerned that if they leave the family home it may have an impact on…
I’m divorced, can I take my children…
With the summer holidays upon us, many families will be planning holidays abroad. For separated and divorced parents this can be a particularly difficult time of the year. Jenna Atkinson…
What are the options for dealing with…
In many divorce cases, the two largest assets are the family home and the parties’ pensions. Pension funds are a shareable asset which can be divided between you and your…
