According to the latest set of statistics from the Office for National Statistics, the proportion of people in a relationship and cohabiting has increased from 19.7% in 2012 to 22.7% in 2022, a trend that looks set to continue. Although there are many reasons why people in long term relationships choose to not to marry it is likely that only a few have considered the legal implications of not doing so.

Trusts are a powerful way to ensure your legacy is managed responsibly, whether during your lifetime or after you’ve gone. In this guide, we’ll explore the different types of trusts you can create, why people use them, and how they offer protection for your loved ones and assets.

Wednesday 25 July 2018, the Supreme Court dismissed Tini Owens’ appeal in Owens v Owens, one of the most significant divorce cases to be heard in recent years.

It is very rare for any dispute that finds its way to court to be resolved to the satisfaction of both parties; inevitably one party will feel aggrieved that their argument failed to find merit with the judge, even if they were not, strictly speaking, at fault. This was the case with a dispute over an updated will made by an elderly man, Jack Leonard, in which he extended his list of beneficiaries to include his stepchildren as well as his biological children.

Charlotte Kahrman, a Solicitor in the Contentious Probate Team at Wright Hassall, examines three recent cases where proprietary estoppel was considered.

The laws relating to surrogacy in the UK are complicated and so specialist advice should be obtained before making any arrangements

A leading Leamington law firm has announced the winners of a bursary - the Wright Hassall Law Award, to celebrate its 175th anniversary.

The long-awaited decision in this case was handed down by the Supreme Court on 15 March 2017. Unfortunately, it does not provide any of us with the guidance that we had so hoped for and indeed the Supreme Court identify in their judgement “the unsatisfactory state of the present law”. So has this case really been the landmark that it was heralded to be?

With a number of major legal and practical changes to the construction industry recently, together with the recent challenges faced by the wider community generally, Michael Hiscock has been looking forward to receiving the JCT 2024 contracts for some time to see how these issues were addressed.

Couples going through a divorce are increasingly resolving their financial matters by mutual agreement. We have seen that the introduction of 'no-fault divorce' has made it easier for couples to part on amicable terms, allowing them to settle financial issues without extensive solicitor involvement or lengthy legal battles.