Custody battles are fought between undivorced couples too
Laura Rosefield says courts are not third parents to separated couples who block each other out from their children When…
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Death and debts pressure heirs to the WH Smith fortune
Does a debt get extinguished on death asks Caroline Cook following the dispute within the Hambleden family, heirs to the…
ByLuxury lifestyle no guarantee of a luxury inheritance
Emily Gailey and Stephen King ask if a claim for reasonable financial provision from a deceased’s estate can accommodate a…
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Companies at risk from shareholders who are getting divorced
Divorce courts are now looking to pierce the corporate veil when it comes to disclosing a spouse’s assets says Richard…
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Can Sharia inheritance be challenged too?
With the increasing number of British-born Muslims, Tom Glasspool foresees a rise in claims against religiously mandated wills. The 2011…
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What Colombia can teach Thailand about justice
The success of Colombia’s peace process has valuable lessons reaching far beyond the region says Robert Amsterdam. Colombian President Juan…
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How to sue a bank and win
‘The idea that banks cannot be held to account is a popular myth – and one the banks themselves are…
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From lawyer to trusted adviser, what to consider when taking the big step
Spear’s retiring legal columnist, Martyn Gowar, shares his 45 years’ wisdom in the industry ‘As I reach the springtime of…
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Can US-style collaborative law finally uproot Britain’s bad divorce habits?
Across the Atlantic, the collaborative approach to separation is well-established. But why are so few UK lawyers up for it?…
ByLord Lucan still isn't dead… yet
The murderous peer’s son is applying to have his father finally declared dead so he can at last inherit his…
ByLord Sumption's remarks damn equality and our legal system
Lord Sumption is discriminating against women and the right of merit to succeed in our legal system. He should ‘check…
By'Blatant dishonesty' sours expensive Joy-Morancho divorce
The trickery of hiding assets while paying millions in legal fees emphasises the case for a solid pre-nup says Vanessa…
ByCecil's tragic death demands action – but mistakes can be devastating
Investigators and prosecutors must be diligent against the true perpetrators of wildlife crime, says David Sleight Following the roar of…
ByLondon fights to keep its international mega-disputes with new 'Super Court'
A recently announced specialist court for ’blockbuster’ trials is expected to reinforce London’s reputation as the centre of global litigation,…
ByFancy hosting your own Glastonbury? Here's what you need to know
You might think holding a festival is as easy as booking a band and turning it up to eleven. Not…
ByEnsure your beneficiaries can't ignore your wishes
Leaving a gift in your will doesn’t have to mean simply hoping that its conditions will be respected, says Clare…
ByCohabiting couples need a legal ’Pre-hab’ even if not married
Unclear law means ‘Pre-hab’ agreements are essential for HNWs says Rosie Schumm, even if they’re not married and don’t have…
ByIt's dangerous to assume that Wright v Wright sets a new maintenance precedent
Wright v Wright seems to herald a divorce revolution, sending the poorer partner back to work. But it’s never that…
ByThe legal lines behind Kensington's red and white striped house
Arabella Murphy explains why you can’t just get up a ladder and repaint your neighbour’s circus tent facade The owner…
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The Solicitors Regulation Authority must clamp down on erroneously released funds
William Cash hopes the legal regulator is not as toothless as its former financial counterpart the FSA The Solicitors Regulation…
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