After nearly 20 years of marriage, Hollywood and country music A-listers, Nicole Kidman and Keith Urban have decided to call time on their relationship. It’s not uncommon for the unions of high-profile celebrity couples to reach the end of the road, but the details of the pre-nuptial agreement Kidman and Urban entered into before their ...
The case of Standish v Standish has been a hot topic in the world of family law over the past few months, and in July this year, the court finally reached its conclusion. Referencing several previous landmark cases before it (notably White v White [2001] and McFarlane v McFarlane [2006]), the 20-page judgment was, at ...
There’s no doubt that prenuptial agreements are a worthwhile investment. While they’re not legally binding in England and Wales, they can be highly persuasive when it comes to dividing any assets in the event of a divorce.  Some people struggle with the concept of prenuptial agreements, seeing them as ‘unromantic’ and promoting a pessimistic view ...
Marriage is one of the most significant commitments you can make. Joining your life with that of another person in law isn’t a decision that most people take lightly. Before making that kind of commitment, it’s essential that you feel as happy and confident as possible about who you’re going to share your life with. ...
Whether you run your own business, are part of (or heir to) a family business, or run a business together with your soon-to-be spouse, a prenuptial agreement is a solid investment as you get ready to say ‘I do’. While it’s not always enjoyable to think about what might go wrong before you’ve even walked ...
Modern families come in all shapes and sizes, and they all have different dynamics. From the legal rights of cohabiting couples and same-sex families to surrogacy and the rise of nuptial agreements, in this week’s blog we’re asking: is family law keeping up?   Legal rights for unmarried couples With the proportion of married couples falling ...
If you’ve decided to get married for a second (or subsequent) time, then this is absolutely cause for celebration. Finding another person you want to commit to is fantastic and a real signal that you’re ready for a new life ahead. However, depending on your experience in your previous relationship, you might find yourself approaching ...
Prenups. They get a lot of attention in the media, especially when it comes to celebrity relationships. You may have seen headlines about Justin Timberlake and Jessica Biel’s prenup, with its alleged $500,000 cheating clause. Last year, Britney Spears and Sam Asghari’s prenup was in the spotlight as Asghari reportedly challenged the agreement in the ...
From houses and cars to business investments, there are a number of reasons you may wish to provide a financial gift for your child. In fact, according to recent figures from the Institute for Fiscal Studies, parents are set to give around £17bn in gifts and informal loans in 2023 alone. But what happens when ...
 It always pays to think about the future when you’re getting married. Whilst there’s nothing wrong with looking ahead to a happy life together with your spouse, there’s also the possibility that you’ll divorce at some point in the future, with over 100,000 couples having done so in 2020. Because of statistics like these, ...
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