How are pensions shared in a divorce?
How pensions are shared between separating couples can be one of the most complex aspects of a financial settlement to resolve during divorce proceedings. Janine Hutson from Harrison Drury’s divorce…
Five key questions about divorce
Janine Hutson, from Harrison Drury’s divorce and family law team, covers five frequently asked questions raised by her clients when taking the initial steps in a divorce. If you have…
Preparing for the first consultation about your divorce
Janine Hutson, from Harrison Drury’s divorce and family law team, offers a brief outline to help you prepare for your initial meeting to discuss your separation or divorce and explains…
Is it good commercial sense to make a business Lasting Power of Attorney?
What happens when a director, shareholder or partner in the business loses mental capacity? It’s important to consider what would happen to your business if you were unable to manage…
Jenna’s acts of kindness boost charities and colleagues
Solicitor Jenna Atkinson, a member of Harrison Drury’s family law team, has brought a smile and made life little more easier during lockdown for many people across the county through…
Executors of wills breaching their duties – What can be done?
Poorly performing, biased or dishonest executors can cost beneficiaries of wills dearly. Ed Stanley, director and head of contentious probate at Harrison Drury, assesses situations where executors stray from the…
An end to ‘blame’ in divorce set for Autumn 2021
The Divorce, Separation and Dissolution Bill, has now become law. Jenna Atkinson from Harrison Drury’s family team outlines how the proposed changes to the legislation will help bring the divorce…
New director Clare will lead our private client team
We're pleased to announce the appointment of Clare Fleming as a new director and head of our private client team. Clare joins us after returning to Lancashire earlier this year…
Managing childcare arrangements for separated couples during the coronavirus outbreak
John Osborne, head of Harrison Drury’s divorce and family law team, reviews childcare arrangements during coronavirus and offers guidance for separated couples, after new guidance was issued by the Family…
Is an Islamic faith marriage protected under English law?
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…
