There has been a lot of chatter about prenuptial agreements over the last few months. Will Prince Harry and Meghan have one? Has Cheryl Cole and Liam Payne got one? Aren’t they just for the rich and famous? It’s interesting because I do not think any of that sort of conversation would have hit the …
Arbitration….. for the nation….
Most people, when they come to see me about marriage breakdown, divorce and finances say that what they want is a ‘fair’ outcome and they would like matters to be resolved smoothly, with the minimum of upset – and, of course, legal costs. Most people are aware of the option of mediation. This is …
Buying a house with family help
According to data released by Legal and General and the Centre for Economic Business, parents are, on average, helping out to the tune of £18,000 (although London is over £30,000 and the South East over £20,000) in 27% of all house purchases, so around 317,000 properties a year. Whilst there is a …