Mark Robinson

When you meet that special person, get engaged and start to daydream of your married life ahead, the last thing on your mind is the practical financial arrangements in the event of separation. It might be that you are set to inherit the family business, and...

It is always very difficult when a relationship comes to an end, whatever the reason may be. There are so many issues to consider; property, children, money, business interests and assets. Very often couples are forced to continue living together for a...

For many years now, the rate of marriages has been steadily decreasing. The most recent statistics of the Institute of Family Studies suggest that the likelihood of an adult never marrying in 2021 was 44% greater than in 1991. With the decline in marriage,...

Farms and farming land are valuable assets that you and your family have invested a lot of time in. So, it’s important you protect them – whether that’s when you’re entering a new relationship or simply so that your children can...

The Marriage and Civil Partnership (Minimum Age) Act 2022 received Royal Assent in April 2022 will come into effect on 27 February 2023. The Act will raise the age of marriage and civil partnership from 16 to 18 in England and Wales although...

It is very common these days for parents to support their children in buying their first home and the “bank of Mum and Dad” comes to the rescue. Often this entails children buying a property with a partner or buying a property and having a...

During divorce, the court has the power to order one spouse to share his/her armed forces pension with their ex. If you are part of the armed forces, it is important your final salary pension is protected by a solicitor with experience in Military divorce ...

There are very few hard and fast rules and the Courts have ultimate discretion to make whatever order is ‘fair’ on the particular facts of your case. The starting position is an equal division of assets, which can include property, savings,...

Do you know what you are entitled to following a separation? Client’s often come to see me and ask about what they, or their partner, are entitled to following a separation, frequently referring to their rights as a “common law...