Jo Edwards quoted in the Sunday Times on the rise of financial applications on divorce being resolved privately
The Sunday Times published a feature entitled “It's over : splitting spouses ‘go private’ to speed up divorce”.
Read moreJo Edwards discusses no-fault divorce on BBC Radio 4, ABC Radio Sydney and in The Mirror
Head of Family and past Resolution chair, Jo Edwards, was interviewed on BBC Radio 4 by Clive Coleman and ABC Radio Sydney by Josh Szeps about the recent Supreme Court decision in Owens v Owens, highlighting the calls for no-fault divorce.
The Mirror also published a comment piece by Jo.
Read moreJo Edwards quoted in The Times on latest spousal maintenance ruling
On 18 July, the Supreme Court handed down its decision in Mills v Mills.
Read moreBen Barrison writes for Estates Gazette on company voluntary arrangements
In a recent article for Estates Gazette, Ben Barrison, Property Litigation partner, and Rahul Varma of Selborne Chambers consider the impact of company voluntary arrangements on landlords and the steps they can take to protect themselves.
Read moreLasting powers of attorney: Fiona Smith comments in The Times
Private Client partner, Fiona Smith, provided comment for an article discussing lasting powers of attorney (LPAs) in The Times.
Read more7 Questions Couples Should Ask Before Getting Married: Jo Edwards featured in Brides magazine
Jo Edwards wrote a piece for Brides magazine raising key questions that couples should consider before marriage.
Read moreUpsetting the apple cart: Sarah Heatley published in Property Law Journal
Sarah Heatley, associate in Forsters' Property Litigation team, was published in Property Law Journal.
Sarah's article, entitled 'Upsetting the apple cart', looks at a decision which adds a further layer to the process of repossession when serving a section 21 notice.
Download PDFKelly Noel-Smith panellist in the STEP roundtable discussing trends in Family Offices
On 28 June 2018, Kelly Noel-Smith participated in STEP’s roundtable discussion at the Law Society as part of a select group of private client specialists.
Read moreJo Edwards quoted in The Times, The Times Brief and Family Law, providing commentary on the Family Court Quarterly statistics
The Ministry of Justice quarterly statistics for January to March 2018, released on 28 June, show that some divorce centres are taking up to twice as long as last year to process applications for Decree Nisi and Decree Absolute, taking up to 27 and 51 weeks respectively.
Read moreJo Edwards quoted in The Times Brief and eprivateclient on the Supreme Court ruling that lack of availability of civil partnerships for heterosexual couples discriminates against heterosexual couples
On 27 June, Rebecca Steinfield and Charles Keidan won their appeal when the Supreme Court ruled that the Civil Partnership Act 2004, which permits such unions for same sex but not opposite sex couples, was discriminatory and in breach of their human rights.
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