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Senior Associate Solicitor, Alice Brett, discusses divorce and maintenance pending suit battles through a recent case study - SM v BA (no.2)

Alice Brett discusses the new guidance on how and when Family Judges should write to the children involved in Court Proceedings.

Tom Airey explains matrimonialisation and the nuanced distinction between matrimonial and non-matrimonial property.

Wills Executive, Judith Hurle discusses why and how often you should review your will.

Could sorting your Lasting Powers of Attorney be more important than writing a Will? Judith Hurle, a Will Executive at our West Wickham office, discusses the merits of obtaining Lasting Powers of Attorney sooner rather than later.

Is family mediation legally binding? Can a court order me to participate in Family Mediation? Accredited Family Mediator, Sam O’Dwyer discusses MIAMs and the legalities of family mediation.

Our accredited family mediator, Sam O’Dwyer, delves into family mediation costs and why it’s seen as a cost-effective alternative for agreeing financial and child arrangements during a divorce or separation. Family mediation works by helping separating couples to talk things through in a positive, neutral environment. An accredited family mediator can keep you both on […]

Estella Newbold-Brown, partner and head of family law, discusses a recent case where the couple’s beloved dog was considered in their divorce settlement over and above it being a chattel.

Residential Property partner, Claire Pays outlines the changes to the stamp duty amounts that come into effect from 1 April 2025.

Dona Awano, a residential property solicitor specialising in leasehold matters, looks at the likely impact of the Leasehold and Freehold Reform Act 2024 on investors, landlords, and leaseholders. What is the Leasehold and Freehold Reform Act 2024 (L&FRA)? Most leaseholders of flats already have a legal right to extend their leases or to club together […]

Partner and Head of Conveyancing, Nigel Matthews discusses the changes to Stamp Duty Land Tax (SDLT) following Rachel Reeves’s Budget.

Residential property solicitor, Sheldon Gayle, explains the various conveyancing searches required when purchasing a property.