For many cinema goers of a certain age, Ewan McGregor will always be Mark Renton, the lead character in director Danny Boyle’s 1995 film adaptation of ‘Trainspotting’, a series of short stories by Scottish author Irvine Welsh. However, since the movie’s success propelled him to global fame, Mr McGregor has featured in more than 40 […]
Read moreOne of the real delights of working in the law is that almost 40 years after qualifying as a solicitor, there are still new and exciting challenges to explore. That’s why I’ve decided to join Hall Brown Family Law as partner. Earlier this year, I stepped down after a marvellous career with Stephenson’s, another well‐ […]
Read moreThe vast majority of divorces with which I’ve been involved over the course of my 27-year career as a family lawyer are resolved in relatively amicable fashion. Although many marriages end in disagreement of some sort, the main point of contention is often the issue of providing ongoing financial support to a former spouse. The […]
Read moreIt’s fair to say that the last four decades have not treated the institution of marriage terribly well. In the early 1970s, the introduction of divorce legislation prompted a dramatic increase in the number of spouses choosing to exit their marriages. By 1993, there were a record 165,000 divorces, more than twice the figure recorded […]
Read moreThe end of any relationship can be a traumatic event for those involved, not least because emotion doesn’t distinguish between those couples who have married or not. Even so, according to one newspaper report, break-ups are more now likely among those individuals who haven’t tied the knot. It claimed researchers analysing data obtained from the Office […]
Read moreFollowing George Osborne’s decision for the Government to increase Stamp Duty from April of this year, this new surcharge is set to directly affect divorce settlements for separating couples. Couples who own buy-to-let properties or second homes are likely to be liable for thousands of pounds’ worth of extra tax if they are granted an […]
Read moreDespite overall divorce rates largely declining in England and Wales over the last few years, recent figures suggest that the number of older couples divorcing is on the rise. In 2013, nearly 131,000 couples divorced, which was the lowest figure for 40 years. But a study from Nationwide Mortgages found that among the older generation […]
Read moreWe have brought in three more expert solicitors to strengthen our fast-growing team. All three worked alongside us at JMW Solicitors, and as well as specialising in all aspects of family law they each have their own areas of interest within it. Eleanor Aguirre, Senior Associate Solicitor Eleanor has more than five years of experience […]
Read moreHall Brown family law firm has opened its doors in Manchester. The firm has been launched by former JMW Solicitors partners Sam Hall and James Brown from offices on King Street. The new practice is already boasting high-profile clients including former Liverpool FC manager Brendan Rodgers and Premier League footballers, entrepreneurs and celebrities. The duo are described […]
Read moreIn June 2015 the Supreme Court heard the case of Sharland v Sharland [2015] UKSC 60. This was a landmark case and one of only a handful family law cases deemed significant enough to be heard by the Supreme Court. Judgement was handed down in October 2015. As well as being Mr Sharland’s legal representative […]
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