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Beware a divorce hangover from post-nuptial agreements

My first client of the New Year contacted me whilst I was in Central London for the New Year celebrations. On New Year’s Eve, at 11.30 pm I was snug in my fleecy dressing gown, cosily watching the freezing crowds on the Embankment on …

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Why Iain Duncan-Smith is wrong about marriage

Proposals were issued on Monday by the Centre for Social Justice (CSJ) in relation to future family law reform, which have been touted as likely Conservative Party policy after the next election. The Conservative think-tank, founded by Iain Duncan …

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Family law, pre-nups and Sir Mark Potter

Sir Mark Potter’s appointment in April 2005 to head the Family Division came as a surprise. He arrived apparently almost new to family law, having specialised in commercial law, and his appointment as head of the entire Family Court system was …

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“Prenuptial agreements: a rethink required”

I was interested to read an excellent article called Pre-nuptial agreements – a rethink required in this month’s Family Law journal. By Christopher Sharp QC of St John’s Chambers in Bristol, it contains an interesting review of …

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Pre-nups and politics: Dear Prime Minister…

An open letter to Rt Hon Gordon Brown MP, Prime Minister. Dear Prime Minister, Joshua Rozenberg interviews the Chairman of the Law Commission in today’s Daily Telegraph. Three family law matters are touched upon: reform of ancillary relief …

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Will the bucks fizzle out?

“The Courts have been waiting eagerly for a pre-nup test case like this…” Pamela Harriman the late daughter-in-law of Winston Churchill was as renowned for her political foresight in supporting the then unknown but coincidentally …

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Marilyn Stowe is the senior partner in Stowe Family Law, which has offices in Yorkshire, Cheshire and London. With more than 25 years’ experience handling divorce cases and family law proceedings she is regarded as one of the most formidable and sought after divorce lawyers in the UK.

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I write for the benefit of those who are experiencing family breakdown and for fellow family law professionals. Please note that all persons mentioned in the scenarios are fictitious: details have been deliberately changed in order to protect identities and other confidential circumstances of my clients.

Please also note the advice I give in each scenario must not be relied upon by anyone reading my blog. You must always take your own legal advice as your circumstances may be different and English family law is continually changing.

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