‘Birdnesting’: The HNW divorce trend featured on BBC drama The Split
‘Birdnesting’ is catching on among divorcing couples with children – but does it work in practice? Alec Marsh assesses the…
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Leading family lawyers on the future of HNW divorce
Top divorce and family lawyers at different stages of their career – from newly minted partners to established heads of…
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Could this be the end for litigation funding?
A dramatic case threatens to ‘torpedo’ the litigation funding industry. Chris Hawes explains how it all began In the final…
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Why HNW couples should think about pet custody before they separate
Sometimes, when divorcing HNW couples have discussions over pet custody, beastly dilemmas ensue. Rory Sachs explores the growing trend of…
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Who are the ‘Queen Bees’ of divorce and family law?
The ‘Queen Bees’ of family law are five leading solicitors at top firms who have built their careers and reputations…
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The Spear’s Family Law index 2022
The Spear’s Family Law Index is an indispensable resource for high-net-worth individuals in search of expert advice on family law…
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Spear’s Family Law Index: runners and riders
The 2022 edition of the Spear’s Family Law Index includes a number of new editions – and some notable promotions…
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Ask an Adviser: How will no-fault divorce affect high-net-worths?
Each week, Spear’s sits down with an adviser in the world of wealth to talk about an issue or question…
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How no-fault divorce will change family law in England and Wales
The introduction of no-fault divorce on 6 April 2022 marks the biggest reform in family law in England and Wales…
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Why we’ll never find out how Prince Andrew and Virginia Giuffre reached settlement
Did Prince Andrew and Virginia Giuffre reach a settlement in mediation? The details will likely forever remain private, writes Arabella…
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Can you contest a will made by someone suffering from dementia?
As the adult children of the late Monty Python star Terry Jones prepare to contest his will in the High…
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Modern Families and the future of HNW divorce
As we emerge from the pandemic, how has UHNW divorce been affected, asks Alex Carruthers We are (hopefully) now emerging…
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How can a financial adviser scam you and what can you do about it?
There are several tell-tale signs that might show that a financial adviser might be scamming you. Here’s what you can…
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‘Strangers making babies’: the rise and legal implications of platonic co-parenting
Whilst providing individuals with options to create families through non-traditional routes is undoubtedly a positive step forward, the legal implications…
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When divorce becomes a game of ‘hide and seek’
Some HNW divorce battles can develop into a game of hide and seek as sizeable assets go missing… Over the…
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What is divorce mediation?
Family law can involve sensitive issues such as relationship breakdown and children, so the courts are not necessarily the best…
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How Kim Kardashian’s divorce lawyer Laura Wasser works her magic
Born lawyer Laura Wasser is the go-to confidante and trouble-shooter for American stars who want to split away from the…
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To the victor, the spoils: When UHNW divorce becomes a battle, this is how top lawyers win
High stakes mean that, despite efforts to make UHNW divorce less confrontational, the marriages of many still end in acrimonious…
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The Spear’s Family Law Survey 2021
Divorce lawyers to UHNWs expect a deluge of divorces in the wake of the pandemic. But their advice on how…
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Human rights lawyer Karen Todner on her fight to overturn the conviction of trader Tom Hayes
Human rights lawyer Karen Todner tells Spear’s about her fight to overturn the conviction of former derivatives trader Tom Hayes…
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