Bethan joined Lawrence Stephens as an Associate in the Family department in November 2022. Having graduated at the University of Law, Beth qualified as a Family solicitor and has now joined the Lawrence Stephens team. Read more…
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Corinne Parke
Corinne joined Lawrence Stephens as a Director in the Family department in November 2022. With over 20 years experience in the family law arena, Corinne is a tenacious and dedicated lawyer, committed to achieving the Read more…
Ben Castle
Ben Castle joined Lawrence Stephens in November 2022 as a Director in the Family team. Ben helps people following the breakdown of a relationship, the financial impacts of the separation and issues relating to children. Read more…
Naheed Taj
Naheed joined Lawrence Stephens in November 2022 as Head of Family. She has been practicing since 2013 and is renowned for her expertise in leading successful Family Law departments at other firms. She has a Read more…
Lawrence Stephens Expands Family Practice with Four Senior Hires
Lawrence Stephens has announced a considerable expansion to its Private Client division, with four senior hires within the Family Practice area. A new Head of department, as well as two Directors and an Associate Solicitor, Read more…
Lawrence Stephens creates consumer agreement for cleaning brand method
Lawrence Stephens partners with cleaning brand, method to launch the UK’s first ‘Cleanup Pre-nup’ – a consumer agreement which reflects a legally binding document but will not stand up in court. Signing parties will pledge Read more…
Capital Gains Tax changes: what are the new rules?
The Government has published proposals to change the rules that apply to transfers of assets between spouses and civil partners who are in the process of divorcing in “hope this will give spouses and civil Read more…
Domestic Abuse Prevention Programme: Shortcomings
How the Domestic Abuse Prevention Programme not only fails to protect victims of domestic abuse but fails to address the welfare of the children. At the recent Resolution National Conference 2022 in Birmingham last week; Read more…
Court servings and human rights: a UK/US comparison
Olivia Wilde’s court serving could have breached human rights conventions in the UK Whilst possibly entertaining, the service of US custody papers (known as child arrangement order in the UK) to Olivia Wilde onstage at Read more…
No-Fault Divorce is Nearly Here – What Does This Mean for You?
On 6th April 2022 the long-awaited no-fault divorce will be introduced in England and Wales under the Divorce, Dissolution and Separation Act 2020. This reform is widely welcomed by family law professionals and it seeks Read more…
Domestic Abuse and the Law
Recent figures published by the Office for National Statistics have revealed that the number of domestic abuse related crimes rose by 6% in the year ending March 2021, however, the figure of charges for domestic Read more…
Divorce and Social Media – Avoiding the Pitfalls
If you are going through a divorce – whether it is amicable or acrimonious – it is important to think carefully about the effects social media may have on your case. This article does not Read more…
How can I Protect my Business Assets if I am Going Through a Divorce?
While not always the case, in the event of a divorce it is common for a business asset – whether it is a private company, sole trader, interest in a company or shares in a Read more…
Considering the Potential Tax Implications of Divorce
If you are separating from your partner, it is important to consider the tax implications of a divorce. If you are domiciled in England and Wales and choose to process your divorce in this jurisdiction, Read more…
My Ex-Partner and I Disagree on Vaccinating our Children. What Can I Do?
Vaccinations have been a huge topic in the media since the COVID-19 vaccine roll-out began in December 2020. With all UK adults now having had the opportunity to receive both vaccinations and a number currently Read more…
Establishing Jurisdiction in an International Divorce
Every country has its own divorce laws and the approach towards capital payments, maintenance, pensions and nuptial agreements can vary significantly from country to country. Where there is an international element to a marriage, for Read more…
What Will Happen to My Pension Following Divorce?
After the matrimonial home, a pension is often the second largest asset to be considered in the event of a divorce. It is therefore important to understand the options available to parties when dealing with Read more…
How Can I Protect My Inheritance After Divorce?
If you are considering, or in the process of getting a divorce, it is important to bear in mind that assets from your current or future inheritance could be impacted. During financial proceedings, the Court Read more…
What to Expect from the New “No-Fault” Divorce System
After years of campaigning from supporters, The Divorce, Dissolution and Separation Bill finally became an Act of Parliament on 25 June 2020 and is due to come into force on 6 April 2022. As the Read more…
I am Considering a Divorce – Where do I Start?
Coming to the decision that you wish to divorce your spouse can be very daunting. Emotions run high and there is anxiety of the future and what lies ahead. Whilst the process may seem overwhelming, Read more…
Raphaela Kohs
Raphaela Kohs qualified as a Solicitor in April 2021, having completed her training at a specialist international family law firm. She is now an Associate at the firm. Raphaela is experienced in advising international clients Read more…
Emma Randles
Originally from Cheshire, Emma is a graduate from the University of Exeter where she completed her law degree in 2020. She has since completed her legal practice course with the University of Law and began Read more…
Jay Patel Joins Lawrence Stephens as First Family Law Director
We are delighted to announce that renowned family lawyer Jay Patel has joined Lawrence Stephens as Director of our newly established Family department. A highly skilled solicitor with more than 20 years’ experience in family Read more…
Lawrence Stephens Launches Family Law Practice
We’re delighted to announce the launch of our new family law practice at Lawrence Stephens. The Family department will provide advice and services on a full range of family law matters including international and domestic Read more…
Jay Patel
One of the UK’s leading family lawyers, Jay Patel has twenty years’ experience acting for clients on a range of family law matters, from divorces and dissolution of civil partnerships to financial claims and settlements, Read more…
Family
Our solicitors provide advice and advocacy on a full range of family law matters with empathy and compassion, while maintaining the highest level of client confidentiality at all times. We regularly act on both domestic Read more…