Charles Russell Speechlys

Nov 27, 2024 | todaysfamilylawyer.co.uk | Charles Russell Speechlys

The laws governing financial claims when a couple separate are complex and date back over 50 years. Many say they are ripe for reform. The last Conservative government agreed, as they asked the Law Commission to produce a scoping report (due next month) addressing areas for reform. So do the new Labour government; they have indicated a desire to give unmarried cohabitants some financial claims akin to married couples.

Aug 21, 2024 | todaysfamilylawyer.co.uk | James Elliott-Hughes |Charles Russell Speechlys

Love Island and Family Law enthusiasts alike, please gather around the fire pit. Last week, Molly-Mae Hague and Tommy Fury announced their separation. The reality power couple, both 25, met on the 2019 season of the hit UK reality TV show. In January 2023, Molly-Mae and Tommy became parents to their daughter, Bambi. Shortly after, the couple became engaged in July 2023 and had planned to marry in 2025.

Feb 29, 2024 | todayswillsandprobate.co.uk | Charles Russell Speechlys

The dark comedy, psychological thriller that is Emerald Fennell’s ‘Saltburn’ has recently taken social media by storm, trending for its twisted storyline, leading to the demise of the aristocratic Catton family.

Jan 11, 2024 | todayswillsandprobate.co.uk | Sarah Wray |Charles Russell Speechlys

I was really shocked and immensely saddened to read this piece over Christmas – ‘My elderly father found a new partner – then vanished from my life’ – BBC News. Carolyn Stephens’ 78 year old, widowed father met a new partner on holiday in 2012. This encounter triggered a period of growing isolation, and eventually estrangement, from his daughter, with whom we are told he previously had a close and loving relationship.