Family and children blog

The breakdown of a relationship between co-directors and shareholders can cause significant issues for the business. In this article, we delve into the challenges faced by unmarried couples in a family business when their relationship breaks down and cover some options for those in a cohabiting and in a business relationship. 

When an unmarried couple moves in together and only one of them owns the house, there are numerous financial implications, especially if the relationship breaks down. In this blog, we’ll look into what you can do in the event of separation and give you a real-life example.

Protecting the family business from the impact of family breakdown is a particular concern for the next generation as they start to settle down and have their own families. Read more to learn how a prenuptial agreement can be vital in ensuring the family business and generational wealth can be preserved.

Breaking off an engagement, whatever the circumstances, can be very stressful. There may be countless reasons why a couple separate but one thing is certain – there are a lot of questions in the couple’s minds about what will happen next. In this blog we look at some of the most common legal questions our team get asked.

In a nesting arrangement, the children remain in the family home following their parents separation, and the parents take it in turns to come in and out, spending time with the children when they are there.

Succession planning, and passing on family wealth to the next generation is a priority for many involved with family businesses. When looking at succession planning and wealth protection, there are family law implications that need to be taken into consideration. In this blog, we cover the best way to future proof your family business.

Head of Fertility Colin Rogerson acted for Reunite International Child Abduction Centre, the leading UK charity on international movement of children, in the Court of Appeal case Re S (Children: Parentage and Jurisdiction). The case deals with both the issue of parentage of children born through artificial insemination and when applications can be made to the English court in respect of children who are not habitually resident here. . . .

In many cases, the divorce of a shareholder will be very disruptive for the family business, even if the shareholder only has a minority interest. In this blog, we explain the best ways ways to reduce the impact on the business of the divorce of a shareholder.

When relationships start to breakdown, the business will inevitably be caught in the crossfire, creating both practical and legal challenges for those involved. In this blog, we go over non-court dispute resolution approaches that can be used during divorce to protect the family business.