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Practical guidance, example scenarios and legal updates, written in plain English for individuals and families.
Legal update · 19 October 2026 · 5 minute read
A fairer end to relationships: the proposals for married couples
The government has proposed binding nuptial agreements and clearer rules for dividing finances on divorce. None of it is law yet, and we explain what is proposed and what it means for you now.
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Legal update · 19 October 2026 · 6 minute read
A fairer end to relationships: the proposals for unmarried couples
The government has proposed new rights for unmarried couples who separate, and inheritance rights if a partner dies without a will. None of it is law yet, and we explain what is proposed and what it means for you now.
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Example scenario · 12 October 2026 · 4 minute read
How one couple reached a settlement without going to court
An example scenario: a couple use initial advice, mediation and an independent review to reach a binding divorce settlement in under six months, without court.
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Guidance · 30 September 2026 · 6 minute read
Financial disclosure - what it is and how we can help
What financial disclosure in a divorce involves, why it matters, the formats it can take, the areas people often find tricky, and how we can help you get it right.
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Guidance · 15 September 2026 · 8 minute read
How to reach a financial settlement in a divorce
The main routes to a financial settlement in a divorce - direct agreement, mediation, solicitor negotiations, evaluation, arbitration and court - and how to choose between them.
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Guidance · 27 August 2026 · 5 minute read
What to expect at your first meeting
Feeling nervous before a first meeting with a family solicitor is entirely normal. This article explains exactly what happens in that meeting, step by step, so those first steps feel a little easier.
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