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Family & Divorce

Preparation vital if thinking about divorce

Napthens - January 31st 2022

Was it your New Year's resolution to start the divorce process? Whatever your situation, you will no doubt want to try to resolve things as amicably and cost effectively as possible.

Avoiding disputes after the death of an unmarried parent

Napthens - November 1st 2021

When considering whether to make a will, some people believe it would be an unnecessary expense on the basis that “everything goes to my children anyway.”

Finances can add complexity to divorce

Napthens - September 28th 2021

Challenges with divorce in farming families

Napthens - July 18th 2021

Any divorce involves having to come to an agreement on the division of assets, but when a marriage is closely tied into a farming business, this can throw up additional challenges.

Protecting your assets

Napthens - July 1st 2021

Head of Family, Helen Lucking discusses the subject of protecting your assets on marriage, with Head of Private Client, Kathryn Harwood in our latest Brief Conversation.

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Making a baby- the legal implications for same sex couples

Napthens - June 29th 2021

The process of planning for a family can be stressful and complex for many, however, for same sex couples the journey to parenthood is that little bit trickier.

Pension Advisory Group and the revolution of pension sharing in divorce

Helen Lucking - April 20th 2021

During financial proceedings in a divorce, both parties are required to put their assets ‘on the table’ – and provide evidence in support of their properties, savings and pensions. The evidence required for a pension, is the most recent cash equivalent value or ‘CEV’. This is how a pension is quantified.