Dealing with child arrangements during the school holidays
Getting used to living in separate households can be stressful for parents and children, especially when parents are also having to juggle work commitments and arrangements for any holidays abroad.…
How to recognise financial abuse in a relationship
The Domestic Abuse Act 2021 now recognises ‘economic abuse’ as a form of domestic abuse within the legal definition. Jenna Atkinson, associate solicitor, and Louise Shaw, trainee solicitor, from our…
Do I have to share my inheritance after a divorce?
The requirement to share an inheritance received during a marriage is a significant concern for couples going through a divorce. The family team at Harrison Drury are regularly involved in…
The benefits of nesting when co-parenting a child
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…
Pre-nuptial agreements: Do you need one?
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…
Can I find out about a partner’s potential history of domestic abuse? A guide to Clare’s Law
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…
Harrison Drury’s latest hire bolsters residential conveyancing offering across the North West
Harrison Drury has appointed experienced associate solicitor Amy Leslie to its residential conveyancing team. Amy joins after seven years as a solicitor and team leader of the residential conveyancing team…
Family disputes – what are your rights when operating a family business?
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…
Demand for specialist estate planning advice supports growth of private client team
Growing demand for specialist advice around inheritance, trust and estate planning matters has seen Harrison Drury’s private client team go from strength to strength. Following recent recruitment, including the appointments…
Six life events that should prompt you to update your Will
Donna Matthews from our private client team explains the importance of not forgetting to keep a Will up to date and outlines six scenarios where you may want to consider…
