Pre Nuptial Agreements - Consultation
The Law Commission recently opened a consultation as to what extent, if any, pre nuptial agreements should become binding. The scope of the consultation has now been extended to discuss non matrimonial property…
Intestacy rights for some cohabitees and children
Earlier this month the Law Commission made recommendations as to changes to the rules as to what happens to a persons estate should they die without making a will and in particular as to the rights of cohabitees…
Mistletoe and Pre Nuptial Agreements
However you plan to do it, a ring shaped box under the Christmas tree or popping the question at the stroke of midnight at New Year, you may be among the many couples getting engaged over the festive period. Very…
New Year, New Start?
I was listening to the radio this morning as to how Sachin Tendulkar (the Indian cricketer for those not in the know) has yet to reach his 100th century. Why is it that we make such a big deal about he scoring 100…
No Reform This Parliamentary Term For Cohabiting Couples
The number of couples deciding to cohabit either prior to or instead of marriage is continuing to rise and the subject matter is accordingly high on the agenda for the Law Commission. It has often been remarked…
Can You Have a Happy Divorce?
Marriages break down for many reasons and often the reason for the breakdown can affect not only how a couple conduct the divorce but also their long-term behaviour towards each other. As the law stands there…
Beginners Guide to Divorce
Sometimes these things happen. Either your partner tells you that they want a divorce or you make that decision yourself. The immediate questions when facing a divorce are most commonly:- What do you do; What…
Celebrating £50m Deals In Tough Climate
Solicitors at Wake Smith are celebrating the completion of over £50m worth of corporate transactions in the last 12 months*. Despite the tough economic climate the company commercial team, headed up by partner…
Legal lessons: Pre-nuptial agreements - protect your future
A pre-nuptial agreement is a contract a couple enter into before they get married, which is intended to outline what would happen with regards to their financial matters were they to separate at a future date | Wake Smith
Rights in your relationship and the common law myth
The concept of the 'common law marriage' has not existed in this country since at least the middle of the 16th century yet it is still one of the most common urban myths. There are over four million* unmarried…
