Standish v Standish represents a pivotal clarification of the law governing financial remedies on divorce. By drawing firmer boundaries around the concept of matrimonialisation, the Supreme Court has reinforced the integrity of the sharing principle while preserving flexibility in appropriate cases. The decision is likely to have a lasting influence on how high-value divorce cases are argued and decided in England and Wales.

By taking a proactive approach to your digital estate, you can ensure your Executors are able to access important information, preserve sentimental assets, and appropriately manage or transfer financial value.

Lost or missing Wills can cause stress and risk. Explore why proper document storage matters and how to safeguard your important records.

The High Court has recently rejected a person’s application to claim on a £38m estate under the aforementioned Act, even though it was accepted that the applicant, Lonan O’Herlihy, had been treated as a “child of the family” before he became estranged from the deceased.

For many centuries in England, marriage was governed largely by the Church. Under Catholic doctrine, marriage was regarded as a sacrament that could not be dissolved except in very limited circumstances. A decisive turning point came during the reign of Henry VIII. When the Pope refused to annul his marriage to Catherine of Aragon, Henry broke from Rome in the 1530s and established the Church of England. This shift transferred authority over matrimonial matters from the Catho

Understanding Your Options Under the Children Act 1989

A maintenance pending suit (MPS) application is when one spouse can request interim financial support from the other spouse during the divorce or separation proceedings. In England and Wales the foundation of these orders is Section 22 of the Matrimonial Causes Act 1973.

Legal Services Orders are a mechanism for maintaining access to justice, especially in cases where one party holds the financial power. Without them, there is a real risk that individuals could be forced to self-represent in complex proceedings, often to their serious disadvantage. They ensure that Family Law matters are decided on their merits, not based on who can afford better legal advice. In Family Law proceedings, where the outcomes can have long-lasting personal and fi

Expert TOLATA solicitors in London. Penn Chambers provides clear advice and representation in property disputes for unmarried and cohabiting couples.

With her practical mindset and calm, no-nonsense approach, Emma aims to resolve disputes before they escalate, saving you time, money, and stress. But when formal legal action is needed, she’s a tenacious advocate for our clients' rights and commercial interests.

In support of Remember a Charity Week, we are offering free Will review calls to anyone who has a Will in place but is unsure if it still works and meets their needs.

Choosing to delay writing your Will is common. After all, few of us like to think about death. But postponing this decision can leave your estate and loved ones vulnerable to unintended consequences.

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Whilst many are living longer lives, this does not necessarily mean that they are healthier lives. It is therefore becoming increasingly common for people to put in place plans for future medical care.

The report shows that the “cost of dying” now is an average of £9,797.00, which is a 1.4% increase from the year prior.

Welcome to the latest edition of Penn Chambers’ Discretionary Dispatch, our carefully curated newsletter bringing you insightful updates, practical advice, and key news from Penn Chambers Solicitors and across the Penn Group.

We are proud to announce the arrival of Emma Lee at Penn Chambers Solicitors, joining us as Head of Dispute Resolution at Partner level.

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