Senior Partner David Young discusses the importance of time limits for Inheritance Act claims.
The importance of a cohabitation agreement
Family Law Partner Giles Robinson discusses the importance of cohabitants entering into a declaration of trust or cohabitation agreement.
Exposing the common law marriage myth
An alliance of legal organisations and family charities is urging the government to provide legal protections for cohabiting couples.
Woman refused divorce for failing to prove ‘irretrievable breakdown’
In an eagerly awaited judgment, the Supreme Court has refused to grant a woman a divorce after she failed to provide sufficient evidence that her marriage had ‘irretrievably broken down’.
Supreme Court gives green light for heterosexual civil partnerships
The Supreme Court has ruled that a heterosexual couple who were denied the right to enter a civil partnership suffered discrimination. The landmark ruling may now prompt a review of the law.
Claim for share in ex-partner’s business fails due to lack of written evidence
A woman’s claim to a half-share of her ex-partner’s business failed due to a lack of supporting evidence.
Hastings Legal Walk 2017
Family Law Partners Giles Robinson, Debra Frazer and David Young completed the ninth annual 10km Hastings Legal Walk.
Giles Robinson on East Sussex radio
Family Law Partner Giles Robinson was delighted to appear as a guest on Roy Stannard’s popular Seahaven FM radio show.
Supreme Court grants same-sex partners equal pension rights
Same-sex partners in marriages and civil partnerships will have the same pension rights as husband-and-wife couples after a landmark ruling.
Divorce financial proceedings to become separate
A change to the way financial proceedings in divorce cases are administered should lead to a smoother, faster resolution for clients.