Can Children Be Disinherited After a Parent Remarries? A Guide for Blended Families

by Jasvir Patel | Jun 25, 2026 | Family & Divorce

Many parents assume that their children will automatically inherit their assets after they die. However, where a parent remarries later in life, inheritance can become far more complicated than many people realise. Blended families are increasingly common throughout...

A Better Approach to Family Law: Reducing Conflict and Supporting Families Through Separation

by The Legal Practice | Mar 20, 2026 | Family & Divorce

Separation is rarely easy. Whether it comes after years of difficulty or as an unexpected change in circumstances, it often brings with it emotional strain, uncertainty, and a number of important decisions—particularly where children are involved. Family law exists to...

Inheritance Tax on Pensions: What the Proposed 2027 Changes Mean for Probate, Executors and Families

by The Legal Practice | Mar 17, 2026 | Family & Divorce

The UK Government has announced proposed reforms to the way unused pension funds and certain pension death benefits are treated for inheritance tax (IHT). If implemented as planned, the changes are expected to apply to deaths occurring on or after 6 April 2027. For...

Does Bad Behaviour Affect a Divorce Financial Settlement in the UK?

by The Legal Practice | Mar 14, 2026 | Family & Divorce

Key Takeaways Behaviour during a marriage will usually not affect a divorce financial settlement. Courts will only consider conduct where it would be “inequitable to disregard it.” This is a high legal threshold, meaning only serious misconduct is relevant. Conduct...

Cryptocurrency and Divorce in England & Wales: Hidden Assets, Financial Disclosure and How the Courts Are Responding

by The Legal Practice | Feb 26, 2026 | Family & Divorce

Cryptocurrency is now a regular feature in financial remedy proceedings across England and Wales. As digital assets become more widely held, family solicitors are increasingly advising on cases involving Bitcoin and other cryptocurrencies, exchange accounts, private...