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Hollie Marcham

The Curious Case of the Marquess of Bath: Surrogate Born Children, Inheritance, and Trusts

The High Court’s ruling in Cator v Thynn (2026 EWHC 209 Ch) highlights an increasingly important question for families who grow through...

13/02/26
karen Jeary

Nuptial Agreements: The Rising Trend Every Newly Engaged Couple Should Know About

On Valentine’s Day it is likely many couples will be celebrating a new chapter in their lives with an engagement. Alongside the...

12/02/26
Marie Kilgallen

Fraud, coercion and a 40% cut: the impact of ‘deplorable conduct’ in Financial Remedies cases

The recent case of LP v MP shows that the Family courts can and will take a robust approach where it can be shown that one party’s...

10/02/26
Yousafa Hazara

Relocating to the UAE: Key Considerations

The United Arab Emirates (UAE) continues to attract individuals, investors, entrepreneurs and international families. While the absence...

10/02/26
Stuart Crippin

Back to Dubai: Fostering relationships and supporting investment

Following on from a productive visit to the Middle East last November, I am returning to the region this week for a focused visit to...

02/02/26
Amanda Masson

Families Across Frontiers: When Law and Borders Meet

In an increasingly connected and mobile world, families are no longer confined to one place. When we talk about “families across...

28/01/26
Jennifer Pollock

Same-Sex Couples and Navigating Parenthood Across the Borders

For many same-sex couples, starting a family is a joyful milestone. But when life takes you across borders – a new job, a move closer to...

28/01/26
Katie Shaw

Protect your personal injury settlement

Personal injury claims can be a long and emotional process, often taking several years of litigation before a settlement is reached. It’s...

27/01/26
Shannon Topham

From Vague to Precise: The New Era of Non-Molestation Orders

Whether you’re a family law professional or someone seeking protection, the latest guidance on Non-Molestation Orders introduces...

16/01/26
Mandeep Khroud

Investor Visa Route: What You Need to Know

The Investor Visa route, previously known as the Tier 1 (Investor) Visa, allowed high-net-worth individuals to reside in the UK by making...

16/01/26
Jennifer Pollock

Insights from the Private Law Pathfinder Pilot

The evaluation of the Private Law Pathfinder Pilot in Dorset and North Wales marks an important step in rethinking how family courts...

15/01/26
Joanna Uzoka

A second chance at fairness: How can Part III Claims help after an overseas divorce?

As families become more international – living, working and building wealth across different countries – cross‑border marriages and...

14/01/26
Rory Laide

Children Returning to School in January: Top Tips for Separated Parents

January marks a fresh start for families—and for children, it means returning to school after the Christmas break. For separated parents,...

07/01/26
Megan Richardson

Why did my siblings get more from Santa? Exploring unequal inheritance

Unequal inheritance is one of the most frequent catalysts we encounter when it comes to advising upon probate disputes. It is often...

19/12/25
Caoimhe Sykes

Parenting Together Through the Holidays: tips for navigating shared parenting over the festive season

For separated families, arrangements for contact with children during the festive period can be difficult to agree. During what is an...

18/12/25
Holly Mason

Clare’s Law Explained: How to Find Out if a Partner Has a History of Violence

What is Clare’s Law? The Domestic Violence Disclosure Scheme, also known as Clare’s Law, allows individuals to find out from the police...

17/12/25
Carmel Brown

Supporting Jewish Families Through Chanukah

For divorced or separated families, many festivals, including Chanukah can bring unique challenges and heightened emotions.  Many Jewish...

12/12/25
Jasmine Shankster

Reflections on 2025: The case of M v F & Anor

As 2025 comes to a close, we reflect on those cases heard by the family courts this year that have shaped the future of legal practice. ...

05/12/25
Stuart Crippin

Unlocking potential in the Middle East: Reflections from Riyadh to Dubai

When I set out recently for my first visit to the Middle East in my new role as Head of the Middle East Desk at Irwin Mitchell, I knew...

04/12/25
Helen Clarke

Autumn Budget: 'Mansion Tax'

One of the most controversial measures in the Autumn Budget is the so-called ‘mansion tax’, applying to properties valued above £2...

26/11/25
Andrea Jones

Autumn Budget: IHT / Estate planning

The Autumn Budget introduced a key change for inheritance tax planning: the transferable Agricultural Property Relief (APR) and Business...

26/11/25
Jennifer Pollock

Neurodiversity and the welfare checklist

When considering arrangements for children in England and Wales, the court’s ‘paramount consideration’ is the child’s welfare. The...

25/11/25
Ewan Collett

Domestic Abuse and Overseas Nationals

Domestic abuse remains a critical global issue, affecting millions of individuals each year. The World Health Organization reports that...

25/11/25
Andrea Jones

Looking ahead to the Budget - Could ‘Most Hated’ Tax Could Soon Be Treasury’s Most Costly

Inheritance Tax (IHT) has long been regarded as the UK’s most unpopular tax, but new figures suggest it could also become one of the most...

21/11/25
Holly Mason

National Fertility Awareness Week: Every Workplace

As National Fertility Awareness Week returned on 3 November 2025, the spotlight on Wednesday’s theme falls on a critical but often...

07/11/25
Joanna Uzoka

Surrogacy for single individuals, what the law says and what to expect

For many single individuals, the path to parenthood is deeply personal and often complex. Thanks to progressive changes in UK law and...

06/11/25
Tara Smith

International surrogacy – know your surrogate

When you embark on international surrogacy, it is important to consider the following before deciding on a choice of jurisdiction: Do...

05/11/25
Ciara Rock

The World’s Oldest Baby: How Embryo Donation is Breaking Records

Born from an embryo frozen over 30 years ago, Thaddeus Daniel Pierce arrived on 26 July 2025, breaking records as the ‘world’s oldest...

05/11/25
Emily Wentworth

2026 Inheritance Tax Reforms – What They Mean for You

Following the Government’s Autumn Budget announcement last year, significant changes to Inheritance Tax (IHT) rules are set to take...

03/11/25
Jemima Lammila-Escalera

Before You Sign: The ‘Magnetic’ Weight of Agreements in Divorce

In FO v PN [2025] EWFC 327 (B) a wife successfully argued against the enforcement of a prenuptial agreement, relying on a Deed of...

31/10/25