The pitfalls of the DIY Financial Settlement Upon Divorce
Joanna Pyne, Family Solicitor at Edwards Duthie [...]
30 10, 2019
23 05, 2019
Introducing Edwards Duthie Shamash
As Senior partner of Edwards Duthie Shamash, I am delighted to inform you that Edwards Duthie Shamash is to merge with another firm of solicitors, Steel & Shamash, in June 2019.
30 04, 2019
London Legal Walk
On the 17th June, we're taking on 10K for justice at the 2019 London Legal sponsored walk.
29 05, 2018
Is it time for “no fault” divorce?
If you watched the news or picked up a paper recently, you'll probably be aware of the case of Owens v Owens - a defended divorce case that's gone all the way to trial and is so incredibly rare it has made headlines. Five justices of the Supreme Court heard legal argument and submissions in the case but we do not expect to receive the judgment for a number of weeks.
1 05, 2018
Can I get more money from my ex-partner?
If your circumstances have changed, you can apply to increase or decrease your amount of spousal maintenance. An application to vary a spousal maintenance order can be made at any time during the life of the order.
3 04, 2018
Taking prenups into account
Prenuptial and postnuptial agreements are not yet legally binding in the UK but since the ground breaking case of Radmacher in 2010 the courts are taking these into account as a factor when considering division of the matrimonial assets.
1 03, 2018
Anna Orpwood – An inspirational businesswomen
I began as a trainee solicitor in 2003 and I am now the youngest Equity Partner within the company, and currently head up the Wanstead branch. I have a mixed practice of private crime and private client work. I act for individuals and companies facing prosecution for matters from road traffic offences to health and safety at work cases. I also specialise in matters regarding wealth management, including drafting wills, powers of attorney, probate and tax planning.
26 02, 2018
Putting children first in divorce law
As child focused lawyers at Edwards Duthie Shamash we have historically encouraged parties to consider particulars that were not hostile. Since the Court of Appeal decision it is now imperative to get case specific advice when drafting a petition.
5 11, 2017
Are women missing out on pension at divorce?
Pension sharing is an important part of the divorce law and process in the UK but nevertheless statistics show that women may be losing out on around “5billion” per annum in pensions at divorce.
4 11, 2017
Prenuptial and Postnuptial Agreements
Prenuptial and postnuptial agreements are not yet legally binding in the UK but since the ground breaking case of Radmacher in 2010 the courts have started to take these agreements into account as a factor in their decision making process when considering division of the matrimonial assets.