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It is possible to challenge a prenup if the circumstances around signing it were unfair or under duress, or if circumstances have since changed in such a way that the outcomes would be unfair to either party. Find out more: bit.ly/3Q4uFLT

The Supreme Court has confirmed that the terms “man,” “woman,” and “sex” in the Equality Act 2010 refer to biological sex, not gender identity or legal gender (i.e., even if a person has a Gender Recognition Certificate). Read more here bit.ly/3GpZdGn

In applying for a care order to be discharged, it is important that your application is made at the right time, and in the right way. Learn more in this helpful article from our Head of Child Care, Michele Brown: bit.ly/3WrnKA7

Any gift of an asset must happen at least seven years before your death if it is to be exempt from Inheritance Tax. Make sure that your gifts meet the legal requirements - read our article from Claire Martin of our Private Client team: bit.ly/3Wd44jh

Every family’s situation is different, so the outcome of care proceedings can vary greatly. Learn more about parental responsibility, its legal implications, and how care rulings can impact it by reading our helpful guide: bit.ly/4hyJzGs

A Proprietary Estoppel claim allows a claimant to seek their beneficial interest in land if they have been denied interest in property that was promised to them. However, a claim must meet certain criteria. Find out more from Property lawyer Sam Storey: bit.ly/4gGVpNs

Inheritance Tax exemptions can save notable amounts of your legacy from tax & ensure that it goes where you want it to, but some of these exemptions means action years ahead of inheritance. Learn what to do here: bit.ly/4aOpjOy

Arbitration can be faster, cheaper and more private than dispute resolution in court. To learn more about its pros and cons, you can read our informative article from Family & Divorce Law team member Jessica Wain: bit.ly/40DHW2U

To prevent ‘revenge evictions’, there are rulings preventing the serving of a Section 21 Notice within 6 months of repair-related complaints from your tenants. Find out whether you can serve a Section 21 Notice in our recent article: bit.ly/41JtNnh

As a landlord, it is important to work with your tenants where possible, if they are struggling to make certain payments. However, if they repeatedly withhold rent, you have several options for recovering your funds. Find out more here: bit.ly/41BzGmp

When evaluating whether to honour a prenup, courts will consider vitiating factors such as whether the prenup was entered freely and willingly by both parties, and with access to correct information. Read more here: bit.ly/3Q4uFLT

Ensure sure you are in safe hands for a fair and stress-free experience by making sure your mediator is an accredited family lawyer. Learn more about mediation here: bit.ly/3CvEUWC

It is important that intended parents know what is required of them before embarking on international surrogacy. Learn more in our recent article by Andrew Spearman, which details out a key case:bit.ly/3ZNZI4u

When a surrogate isn't considered to have capacity to give consent to a parental order application, the court must assess on a case-by-case basis. Read more in our article by Modern Families Partner, Andrew Spearman: bit.ly/3DaJvgZ

Pre-nups are increasingly popular choices, but you need to know if they’ll work for you. If you’re considering a pre-nuptial agreement, find out more in our latest article from Elinor Feeny of our Family & Divorce team. bit.ly/4hnqOpD

It is important to be transparent, upfront and helpful when it comes to your divorce proceedings. If you have a beneficial interest in a trust, this needs to be declared and may be included in the negotiation. Find out more: bit.ly/3PI4w5H

If you are a parent hoping that a care order over your child may someday be discharged, there could be a route forward. Find out what options are open to you by reading this helpful guide from our Head of Child Care Law, Michele Brown: bit.ly/3WrnKA7

Following the Leasehold and Freehold Reform Act 2024, it is important to make sure you understand the up-to-date requirements for residential property lease extensions. Find out here: bit.ly/3CMHwPP

If you are unmarried and live in a property owned by your partner, but both of you have a common understanding that the property is owned by each of you, you should consider entering into a declaration of trust. Read more here: bit.ly/40z0S4a

When dividing assets in a divorce, a court will determine whether any previous advancement of funds was a gift or loan, and whether any loan was ‘hard’ or ‘soft’. Find out more in our article from Family & Divorce team member Elinor Feeny: bit.ly/40ojx2x