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Grandparents are often astonished to learn they have no automatic legal right to see their grandchildren after a family breakdown. This guide explains the leave application, what family courts weigh when deciding contact, and the practical groundwork that strengthens a grandparent's case.
Cohabiting couples are now the fastest-growing family type in Britain, yet the law still treats them as strangers in many respects. We unpack the common-law marriage myth, explain what a well-drafted cohabitation agreement can achieve, and look at why DIY wills so often fail surviving partners.
Founders often assume the company they built is untouchable in divorce. It is not. This piece examines how family courts value private company shares, the tactics that erode or inflate valuations, and the agreements that protect both the business and the spouse behind it.
The family home is usually the largest asset in any divorce, and the one that provokes the most anxiety. This guide explains how courts in England and Wales actually approach property on separation — Mesher orders, buyouts, timing the sale — and answers the questions separating couples hesitate to ask.