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Pensions Advisory Group receives John Cornwell Award

Sarah Hoskinson, head of Family & Divorce, has been recognised as part of the Pensions Advisory Group for an outstanding contribution to family law
24 November 2020

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Webinar on demand: In conversation with Sir Edward Troup

On 6 October 2020, we were joined by Sir Edward Troup, who gave an insider’s view of possible tax changes affecting Private Wealth

14 October 2020

Cryptocurrency and the Family Court: How will the Court treat it?

The rise of digital currency has posed many questions for the Family Court. This article looks at what they are and how the court may choose to deal with them
03 September 2020

The treatment of trusts in divorce proceedings

There is a mistaken belief that trust assets are protected in the event of divorce. This is not the case, but there are some practical steps to be considered
24 July 2020

Alternative Dispute Resolution: benefits and use during (and after) the COVID-19 crisis

The impact of COVID-19 on separating families and the delays in the courts, has highlighted the benefits of ADR. We look at ADR options and how they work

17 July 2020

Divorce and Family Law during the COVID-19 pandemic: FAQs

COVID-19 has heightened the emotional toll of divorce, financial remedy and children proceedings. We address clients’ FAQs
11 June 2020

The Divorce, Dissolution and Separation Act 2020: Reform and its Implications

An examination of the push for reform of the law on divorce and the changes that the Divorce, Dissolution and Separation Act 2020 will bring about
15 May 2020

COVID-19: Setting aside financial agreements and orders in family proceedings

Is COVID-19 and its impacts sufficient to set aside financial agreements reached by separating couples or financial orders made by the court?
23 April 2020

Should the state stand in the way of dissolving unhappy marriages?

This article assesses the impact of the Supreme Court’s judgment in Owens v Owens and the resulting shift in emphasis in terms of the way such cases are approached by specialist family lawyers.
25 July 2018

Common family law myths (and the facts)

This article uncovers common misconceptions about family law and explains the reality about pre-nups and divorce.
18 September 2017

A victory for cohabitants in pension claims, but not a seismic change

Despite a Supreme Court decision granting a woman the right to her late partner’s pension, unmarried couples may still lose out on death of their partner.
09 February 2017

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Burges Salmon hires two senior lawyers in its family law and divorce team

The family law and divorce team at Burges Salmon appoints consultant Alison Hawes and senior associate Nicky Howarth.
28 November 2016
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