There is rarely a more difficult and emotional time when a loved one passes away. What can add to grief is when one considers that the loved one’s Will setting out what should happen to…
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Are Pre-Nuptial Agreements legally binding?
In March 2025, the Court of Appeal heard the case of Helliwell (respondent) v Entwistle (appellant), which is an interesting case surrounding the binding nature of pre-nuptial agreements. The Appeal was brought by Mr Entwistle…
True or False – Wills are only for older people?
“Wills are only for older people” We hear this so often. Many people think the idea of making a Will and lifetime planning in is reserved for those aged over 60 or 70, or perhaps…
Legal advice for your relationship this Valentine’s Day
Valentine’s Day is a time when many couples take the next steps to start planning their future. Whether it’s a new relationship or plans are being made for a romantic proposal, couples often use the…
Renting Homes (Wales) Act 2016 and the changes for Landlords in Wales
Following changes to the law in 2022 the Renting Homes (Wales) Act 2016 (“RHWA”), tenants and licences have been called ‘contract holders’ ever since and their tenancy or licence agreements have been replaced by ‘occupation…
Divorcing With Significant Assets
The Family Law team at BWL are members of Resolution who promote the amicable conclusion of divorce and financial assets and who try to avoid lengthy and costly Court proceedings wherever possible. Such an amicable…
What’s Mine Is Yours? Kayleigh James Explores The Tricky Position of Finances on Divorce
It has almost been a month since the biggest change to divorce law in decades with divorce applications soaring by over 50% in the first week of the “no fault” law being introduced on 6 April…
No Fault Divorce
The Divorce, Dissolution and Separation Bill will be introduced on 6 April 2022, this is fantastic news for family law as the last major divorce reform was over 50 years ago! What are the changes?…
Businesses & Divorce
Will my business be part of a divorce settlement? In short, yes. In the majority of cases, the business and its value are included within the assets which the Court will consider during a divorce…
Myth Busting Compensation
Compensation a topical headline in the press, for example you may have heard the phrase “Compensation Culture”. However, often compensation is found to be misunderstood. We are expanding on our previous post about compensation to…