Going through a divorce is undoubtedly a difficult time, not least because of the daunting legal fees involved. Many people have insufficient savings and income to meet their monthly legal bills, and funding via legal aid is now very rare in family law proceedings. We will always be frank with you at the outset about … Continued
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Rebecca Meehan, solicitor in our family team, reflects on how family members and close friends lending money to parties either during or before marriage, could potentially unexpectedly impact their child’s future divorce settlement. It is common that the most substantial asset in a marriage is the family home. In a world where the property ladder … Continued
Milton Silverman, art law specialist and litigation partner at Streathers West End, explains the copyright conundrum surrounding the Warhol Prince Series. There has been much publicity concerning the case which has now reached, on final appeal, the US Supreme Court, where the Andy Warhol Foundation for the Visual Arts is claiming ‘fair use’ in relation … Continued
When your biggest assets and future finances are at stake, would you risk a DIY divorce? Annabel Humphreys, an associate in the West End Family Team, takes a look at whether doing your own divorce actually saves you any money in the long term.”
We are really excited about holding a family, private client and employment law clinic on 21st February at our offices in Baker Street, Hampstead, Highgate and Crouch End. Join us between 4pm and 9pm for a cup of tea or something stronger and have a private 20 minute consultation free of charge with one of … Continued
You have just made a life changing decision to divorce or separate from your spouse. But now what? Often people don’t know where to turn or what to do when first making the decision to divorce or separate. Jessica Palmer, head of our North London Family Law team has set out some useful tips to … Continued
Christmas holidays At this time of year, family lawyers spend a lot of time helping clients with arrangements for the Christmas period. Christmas is an important time for many families in the UK, and agreeing where children should spend Christmas day in particular can cause difficult and emotionally charged conversations for separated co-parents. So, what … Continued
Rebecca Meehan provides insights into the implications of the UK government’s rejection of the cohabitation law reform. It is a common misconception that the laws and protections afforded to cohabitees in England and Wales are similar or even a remote reflection of those laws which apply to married couples upon separation. The UK government has … Continued
The Impact of the ‘Cost of Living Crisis’ on Divorce Liz Watson provides insights into the impact of the current cost of living crisis on divorce and tips for separating or divorcing couples to consider when reaching financial settlements. With prices of energy, fuel and consumer goods rising quicker than the average wage, many families … Continued
Government statistics suggest that in the year 2018 to 2019, 4,5 million leasehold properties existed across England alone, around 20% of the entire housing stock. With ownership of leasehold property comes the competition between the priorities of landlords and tenants: landlords seek to dispense their obligations under the leases, drawing as their income service charge … Continued
