Family Law in the UK

In this episode of Family Law in the UK, Family Partner Natasha Slabas is joined by Amelia Groom, an Associate in the DMH Stallard family team in London, for a discussion on ‘Divorce Day’, and the tips and tricks for navigating the divorce process. Every year, the first Monday in January—often dubbed “Divorce Day”—marks a surge in enquiries from people contemplating separation after the holidays. While it is a busy date in the family law calendar, for many it is a moment of clarity rath...

In this episode, Natasha Slabas, Family Partner at DMH Stallard, is joined by guest speakers Ingrid McCleave, Partner in Private Client at DMH Stallard, Danielle Ford, Partner and Head of Tax Disputes, and Katharine Arthur, Partner and Head of Private Client from accountancy firm Haysmacintyre, to discuss the protection of assets pre-marriage and the key considerations for wealth planning for the future.

In this episode, Natasha Slabas, Family Partner at DMH Stallard, is joined by guest speakers Danielle Ford, Partner and Head of Tax Disputes, and Kay Mind, Director (Tax), Private Client & Trusts from accountancy firm Haysmacintyre, to discuss the impact of the new legislation that came into effect on 6 April 2023, to make Capital Gains Tax (CGT) fairer for separating couples. Natasha can be contacted via Instagram: @natashathefamilylawyer or via email: [email protected]

In this episode, Natasha Slabas, Family Partner at DMH Stallard, is joined by Senior Associate, Ella Welsby, to discuss the hot topic of prenuptial agreements which has recently featured in the news, following the High Court case of MN v AN [2023]. The judgment by Mr Justice Moor looked at the principles laid out in the case of Radmacher v Granatino [2010], which was the ground-breaking case that made prenuptial agreements binding in English Law. Natasha can be contacted via Instagram: @nat...

In this episode, Natasha Slabas explains the newer 'no fault' divorce system which came into force on 6 April 2022, enabling spouses to divorce without placing blame on one another or waiting a period of time following separation. Some 6 months on, Natasha looks at the new legislation and how the system works online. Additionally, Natasha discusses briefly the context of the available defence of jurisdiction, should there be connections with foreign countries with your marriage. Natasha is...