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 to spend time with my child?
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…
What is probate? A quick and easy guide for executors
Claire Fendley, paralegal in our private client team, offers an introduction to the process involved when executors need to apply for a grant of probate and deal with the assets…
Will I receive a share of my spouse’s pension in our divorce settlement?
A pension can be one of the most significant financial assets to consider when negotiating the division of assets on divorce. Harrison Drury’s divorce and family law team looks at…
Common questions on divorce: Who gets to keep the dog?
Rebecca Patience, a solicitor in Harrison Drury’s divorce and family law team, explains how pet ownership is considered by the courts in England and Wales during divorce proceedings. Since the…
Capital Gains Tax on financial transfers in divorce: A much-needed change to the rules?
Janine Hutson from Harrison Drury’s divorce and family law team explains recent recommendations to help reduce the unfairness of paying Capital Gains Tax on the transfer of assets between separating…
Lasting Powers of Attorney – The importance of making the right choice
Scarlett Richardson, a solicitor from Harrison Drury’s private client team, explains the role of Lasting Powers of Attorney, and how it compares to a Court of Protection Deputyship application. According…
Delay to no-fault divorce law
Janine Hutson from Harrison Drury’s divorce and family law team provides an update on the status of the anticipated changes to divorce laws, which allow for no-fault divorce. The government…
The benefits of a private financial dispute resolution appointment in divorce proceedings
John Osborne, head of Harrison Drury’s divorce and family law team, considers the benefits of private Financial Dispute Resolution appointments (FDRs) in reaching a financial settlement during divorce proceedings. In…
What to expect in divorce court: Financial remedy proceedings
Jenna Atkinson, associate solicitor in Harrison Drury’s divorce and family law team, discusses the Family Court procedure which is followed to resolve the financial and property issues arising from a…
