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Irwin Mitchell

Daughter loses Adult Child claim under the Inheritance Act

In recent years there have been an increasing number of judgments released in cases brought under the Inheritance (Provision for Family...

16/04/20
Catriona Ellis

Are Nuptial Agreements Legally Binding?

What is a prenuptial agreement? A prenuptial agreement, or “prenup”, is a document that a couple enter into before they get married or...

15/05/24
Irwin Mitchell

'Divorce tourism': there is a limit

It is sometimes possible for the English Family Court to make a financial order where the divorce has taken place in another country, and...

05/12/19
Jennifer Pollock

Capital Gains Tax rule change for divorcing couples

Last year, the Office of Tax Simplification recommended that the capital gains tax (CGT) rules on divorce should be relaxed.  The...

24/08/22
Irwin Mitchell

Wills, Your Why and Rainbows

Written by Elizabeth Gibbison, Associate Solicitor, Tax, Trusts and Estates We do a happy dance when our clients come to us to discuss...

17/02/22
Irwin Mitchell

Pension relief set to be reduced!

With all possible avenues of tax planning being blocked, one of the only way to legitimately reduce your tax bill is to save for your...

24/11/15
Irwin Mitchell

Supreme Court decision in Sharland and Gohil due this week

The Court imposes a duty of full and frank disclosure on the parties in order to obtain an honest picture of their financial situation...

14/10/15
Yousafa Hazara

Trust Register: 2021 Update

By Tanya Wadeson, Trust Compliance Manager - Senior Associate at Irwin Mitchell HMRC have finally made the Trust Register live to comply...

22/09/21
Irwin Mitchell

The benefits of a joined-up approach to your finances

The more complex an issue is, the more important that everyone involved is on the same page. When it comes to our finances, our lives,...

23/07/21
Irwin Mitchell

Bridging The Generational Gap Through Philanthropy

It is often said about family money that the first generation makes it, the second spends it, and that it is lost by the third...

26/09/23
Nicola Hawkins

The Importance Of Discussing Funeral Wishes

This week is Dying Matter Awareness Week.  The campaign is to raise awareness of the need to talk about death. This year's theme is the...

10/05/24
Jelena Korobkova

Christmas holiday can be the most wonderful time of the year, if contact arrangements are planned early!

By Jelena Korobkova, solicitor in our Family Law team With the long and hot summer finally coming to an end, most will shortly turn their...

08/09/22
Jodie Buck

What does "nieces & nephews" even mean? Construction of Wills - Wales v Dixon [2020]

By Richard Smaller (Solicitor – Will, Trust and Estate Disputes) & Kat Wainman (Senior Associate – Tax, Trusts and Estates) A recent case...

25/09/20
Suzi Denton

Autism Acceptance Week: How Can Autistic Parents Be Supported And Protected In The Family Court?

By Scott Halliday, Associate Solicitor, Family Law. During Autism Acceptance Week, I want to reflect on the issue of how autistic parents...

29/03/22
Laura Williams

Appointing A Guardian In My Will – Considerations For Parents In Their Estate Planning, With A Focus On Special Guardianship.

When preparing your Will, something you will often need to consider where you have responsibility for minor children is who would be...

26/04/24
Dave Grimshaw

New charity Fighting With Pride sets out its mission during LGBT+ History Month

The head of our military team Geraldine McCool reflects on a landmark announcement for the LGBT+ military community. LGBT+ History Month...

16/02/21
Shannon Park

‘Stop Horsing Around’ - Is The Family Horse An Asset In A Divorce And Who Maintains The Upkeep?

According to MSD Animal Health, there are approximately 374,000 households who own horses in the UK. They often become an integral part...

11/04/23
Irwin Mitchell

Abolishing Leasehold – is this the answer?

This weekend, Michael Gove, Secretary of State for Levelling Up, Housing and Communities, declared that in this parliament, perhaps even...

30/01/23
Stephanie Kerr

Cohabitation:  A Contentious Probate Perspective

The legal implications of cohabitation have been making headlines recently, with a number of changes to the entitlement of cohabitees to...

25/01/24
Antonia Birchall

Accusations Of Domestic Abuse - Advice To Help You Navigate Your Way Through The Family Court System

Many of us look forward to the holiday season: It is a time to come together and celebrate with family and friends. Sadly, Christmas can...

06/01/23
Molly Walton

Here’s To A Merry Christmas

The role of Grandparents Grandparents often play an important role in the nurturing of their grandchildren. As we approach the festive...

21/12/23
Nicola Hawkins

Communication, capacity and estate planning

By Elizabeth Potter, trainee Solicitor and Nicola Hawkins, Solicitor, Tax, Trusts and Estates Team. Bruce Willis has millions of fans...

04/04/22
David Shirt

Loneliness Awareness Week 2021

By Helen Webster, solicitor at Irwin Mitchell This year, Loneliness Awareness Week runs from 14 -18 June, and is a campaign hosted by...

18/06/21
Gillian Coverley

The Importance of Making and Updating a Will

Research shows there is still reluctance to write a Will, meaning that a large percentage of the UK population will have their estate...

08/05/24
Irwin Mitchell

Good Divorce Week: "I feel like I am stuck in the middle right now...": Psychological splitting defence in children of separated parents

By Eugenie Taylor, Family Law associate at Irwin Mitchell As family lawyers, we hear this far too often from separated parents describing...

02/12/21
Scott Halliday

LGBT+ Children: Calmness Is Key - An Ongoing Discussion in Family Law

Helping parents manage difficult situations It’s essential that children feel the love and support of their parents as they grow up and...

26/06/23
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
Irwin Mitchell

‘Material Information’: A Potential Conveyancing Revolution

By Jeremy Raj, Head of Residential Property. “Sometimes new laws come in with a bang, in other cases they sit on the statute books until...

01/04/22
Claire Filer

Non-Court Dispute Resolution - the Future of Family Law

In recent years there has been a significant increase in the number of families seeking court intervention to resolve disputes arising...

25/03/24