You'll hear the phrase 'we recommend you take independent legal advice' and also the more blunt 'get some legal advice'. So, what does this mean and what happens? Family law is a fast paced area of law, interpreted by courts and judges, using the 'social views' of the day. What that means in …
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Prenuptial and post nuptial agreements
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 …
