United Kingdom: Divorce

Pre-nups allow couples to retain control over their finances and have certainty over what may happen in the future.

Richard Kershaw, Partner in our Family and Relationships department, discusses the critical role jurisdiction plays in divorce proceedings, especially when considering the financial implications of divorcing in the UK versus abroad.

Currently, the law in England and Wales treats pets as personal property or ‘chattels'. Therefore, similar to a car, an item of furniture or an appliance. This is of course not how pet owners will view their companions...

As of April 2025, the family court fees have increased. Having only just increased last year already, the justification behind the increased fees provided by the Ministry of Justice (MOJ) is to produce a significant level of additional funding that will go towards improving service delivery, subsidising the cost of related court and tribunal services for which they do not charge a fee, and reducing the overall cost to the taxpayer.

This is a common misconception. Mediation is not about getting back together with your ex-partner, and it is also not therapy.

If a feature of globalisation over the past 30 years has been people working in different countries during their careers, it follows that many people may have pension assets in countries other than the one...

The High Court faced an application relating to the interpretation of a shareholders' agreement (SHA) and a company's articles of association (AoA)...

I have no problem in linking romance with preparation and practicalities when it comes to a successful partnership. With Valentines' Day being celebrated recently, many of my clients who are preparing for the big day will...

25 November 2024 marked the start of the international campaign 16 Days of Activism against Gender-Based Violence.