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Tara Smith

Possible end to Birthright citizenship: Will President Trump’s Executive Order impact international surrogacy arrangements in the US?

On President Trump’s first day back in the Presidential Office, he signed an Executive Order which would prevent the recognition of...

28/08/25
Daniel Moreton

Known sperm donation and legal parenthood

Donation from a known sperm donor can be complex from a legal perspective, particularly in relation to determining who a child’s legal...

27/08/25
Phillip Rhodes

“Do I Get the Ring Back?”: What Happens When an Engagement Ends

It’s one of those questions that always gets people talking—who keeps the engagement ring when the wedding is called off? Whether it’s a...

21/08/25
Hayley Trim

Husband successfully challenges prenuptial agreement as Court of Appeal criticises wife for failing to disclose 73% of her assets

The Court of Appeal has published a significant judgment recently, where the wife was seeking to rely on the terms of a prenuptial...

18/08/25
Hayley Bruce

RTM Claims and the Registration Gap

In the case of Avon Freeholds Ltd v Cresta Court E RTM Company Ltd, in a unanimous decision, the Court of Appeal has held that an RTM...

14/08/25
Carmel Brown

Two Wives, One Estate: What the Dinsdale Case Teaches Us About Bigamy and Inheritance

The recent High Court case involving accountant James Dinsdale has captured headlines and raised important questions for families and...

14/08/25
Daniel Moreton

National Surrogacy Week: A holistic approach to supporting families

Surrogacy is a meaningful route to parenthood for many families in the UK and across the world. As we mark the end of National Surrogacy...

08/08/25
Grace Mullis

Surrogacy across borders: What you should know

International surrogacy laws vary significantly across the globe, creating a complex legal framework for intended parents and surrogates...

07/08/25
Joanna Uzoka

Late-life parenthood through surrogacy: A right or a risk?

In the UK, increasingly, there are a wide range of people of different ages and backgrounds that wish to start a family via a surrogate....

07/08/25
Vicky Lambert

Counselling through the surrogacy process

As part of National Surrogacy Week we are exploring the options and issues facing people considering building a family via this route -...

06/08/25
Tara Smith

National Surrogacy Week 2025: Practical Insights and Evolving Perspectives

As National Surrogacy Week returns from 1–7 August 2025, it offers a timely opportunity to reflect on the evolving landscape of surrogacy...

04/08/25
Marie Kilgallen

Standish v Standish and the future of wealth protection

 “When does non-matrimonial property become matrimonial property in the context of financial remedy proceedings, and how should the...

24/07/25
Charlotte Roach

More than 100 skilled occupations to be removed from 22 July 2025, in sweeping changes to the Immigration Rules

The Statement of Changes to the Immigration Rules has now been published, and it sets out details of a number of the significant changes...

18/07/25
Jessica Fazzone

Is a wealth tax on the horizon? DÉJÀ VU

In 2021, we explored the WTC’s recommendations to introduce a one-off wealth tax in response to Covid-19 (Is a wealth tax on the...

11/07/25
Helen Clarke

Why Offshore Family Investment Companies Are Back in Focus for International Clients

From 6 April 2025, the UK’s new inheritance tax (IHT) rules for long-term residents have significantly reduced the effectiveness of...

09/07/25
Jazmin Brown

Asset Division Without Blame: Gender Reassignment and Financial Fairness in Divorce

A recently published judgment from the Family Court in Brighton offers a compelling look at how emotional complexity intersects with...

07/07/25
Ros Bever

UK Supreme Court Clarifies Property Division in Divorce: What Standish v Standish Means for HNW Individuals

The Supreme Court today handed down its long-awaited decision in Standish v Standish, a landmark case concerning the treatment of...

02/07/25
Carmel Brown

Concept of habitual residence explored in significant Court of Appeal judgment: O (Summary Return: Non-Convention Country), Re [2025] EWCA Civ 660

A significant Court of Appeal decision was published on 21 May 2025, involving the abduction of two children by their mother from Nigeria...

27/06/25
Sangeeta Kohli

Domestic abuse in the context of Financial Remedy Proceedings

The family court is clear that domestic abuse is indefensible. There is however a clear difficulty in survivors being able to...

26/06/25
Maisie Huynh

Protecting personal injury settlements from a separation or divorce

Achieving a personal injury settlement is often the result of a long and challenging journey. Once achieved, it is only natural to use...

12/06/25
Jennifer Pollock

Effective Co-Parenting Post-Injury: Ensuring Child Well-being

Co-parenting after separation when one parent has experienced a serious injury requires patience, empathy, and a collaborative approach....

10/06/25
Taler Kelly

The Strain on Relationships from Traumatic Brain Injury, and what to Consider if you’re thinking about Divorce

Traumatic brain injury (TBI) can have profound effects on individuals and their relationships. The changes that occur after a TBI can be...

02/06/25
Clodie Allott

Navigating family law after a personal injury settlement: Key considerations

In the Personal Injury field, obtaining a favourable settlement and accessing quality rehabilitation is often the ultimate goal. However,...

29/05/25
Daniel Moreton

Surrogacy law reform: A setback for modern families

In a recent development that has disappointed many hopeful parents, surrogates, and professionals, Baroness Gillian Merron, Minister for...

21/05/25
Suzi Denton

Family lawyers welcome new guidance on covert recordings

Technology advances quickly, and the use of recording devices, especially on phones, has become more commonplace.  The Family justice...

21/05/25
Hayley Bruce

Rates cut signal bright summer for Resi market

The Bank of England's announcement of a 25-basis point cut in interest rates, lowering the base rate to 4.25%, is expected to invigorate...

12/05/25
Laura Colville

A Journey Worth Taking: The Power of Planning

The Unlikely Pilgrimage of Harold Fry by Rachel Joyce follows the titular character as he pledges to walk from Kingsbridge to...

08/05/25
Phillip Rhodes

Rings, Jewellery, and Tax: Jewellery's Role in Divorce and Estate Matters

Marriage and jewellery often go hand in hand, symbolising the union and commitment between partners. However, if the marriage ends in...

02/05/25
Helen Clarke

Key Findings from the STEP 2025 Report

As an advisor to global high-net-worth individuals, navigating the increasingly complex landscape of wealth management, taxation, and...

09/04/25
Jennifer Pollock

Avoiding legal turbulence: travelling with your child

Travelling with your child can be incredibly exciting and stressful – all at the same time. If you are planning to take your child abroad...

02/04/25