Aug 26, 2026 | Civil Partnerships, Cohabitation, Estate Planning, Inheritance Tax, Trusts, Wills & Probate
The death of a loved one can raise many practical and legal questions, particularly when property is involved. One of the most common is: “what happens to a jointly owned property when one of the owners dies?” The answer depends largely on how the property...
Jul 16, 2026 | Civil Partnerships, Cohabitation, Divorce, Family Law, Financial Settlement on Divorce, Property Disputes
One of the biggest concerns following separation or divorce is what happens to the family home. For many couples, it is their largest asset, and deciding whether it should be sold can become a major source of conflict. If your former partner refuses to sell, you may...
Jun 22, 2026 | Cohabitation, Family Law
For decades, family lawyers have flagged a glaring gap in English and Welsh law: cohabiting couples — the fastest-growing family type in the UK — have almost no financial rights if their relationship ends. That may be about to change. On 5 June 2026, the Ministry of...
Feb 20, 2026 | Cohabitation, Divorce, Dog Ownership Disputes, Family Law, Pre-nuptial Agreements
How Is Pet Ownership Handled in a Divorce or Separation It is thought that over 50% of households in the UK have a pet, with cats and dogs being the most popular. For many couples, these animals are a big part of their family, so if the relationship ends, they often...
Jan 7, 2026 | Cohabitation, Family Law
If 2026 is the year you are moving in or buying a property with your partner, congratulations! However, have you considered the legal documents that could protect you if things don’t work out, or worse, if one of you were to die? While it may not be a very romantic...
May 27, 2025 | Cohabitation, Family Law
You’re in love. You’ve conquered the battlefield of flat-pack assembly, synchronised your sacred Google calendar schedules (and your Netflix preferences), and negotiated the delicate politics of dishwasher stacking. Naturally, cohabitation beckons. It’s exciting. It’s...
