Joan Thompson claimed reasonable financial provision under the Inheritance (Provision for Family and Dependants) Act 1975 from the estate of her partner, Wynford Hodge. He gave his £1.5m estate to Karla Evans and Agon Berisha, who were tenants of one of his properties. The will made no provision for Joan, who was financially dependent on Wynford and who had lived with him for 42 years.

Ernesto Colicci died unexpectedly on 18 January 2021 at the age of 66. Ernesto and his first wife Josephine married in 1982 and set up a business selling ice-cream from vans which grew over time to operating catering outlets in public places. A company was incorporated in 2003 and the business transferred into it. The shares in the business were held equally by Ernesto and Josephine.

Thinking about lending or borrowing money within your family to help with a property purchase or investment? A family loan for property is a growing trend in the UK, but without clear legal advice, it can lead to disputes, tax implications, or issues with mortgage lenders.

Against a backdrop of a wider court reform programme, the government has just announced (in June 2020) a radical change to the family justice system following the conclusion of a year-long review by an expert panel commissioned by the Ministry of Justice.

As a full-service law firm, we have undertaken work for private clients for nearly 180 years. We have a level of skill, knowledge and understanding that we are confident cannot be replicated elsewhere. The family law team at Wright Hassall has decades of experience providing expert help and advice.

Our specialist family lawyers work with you to support you through various family law issues

Despite a recent case where a pre-nuptial agreement was not taken into account when considering the final financial award, pre-nuptial agreements continue to serve a very useful purpose for many families.

In this article, we explain the different types of leave available in England and Wales, the eligibility rules, notice requirements, and pay entitlements for each, helping both employees and employers stay informed about their legal obligations and workplace rights in 2025.

We address some of the common questions we receive and give an outline of the Act’s purpose, how it works and how to prepare for a claim.

Welcome to season 2 of The WHorld of Employment Law! In this upcoming season, the Employment Law team at Wright Hassall will be focusing on family-friendly leave in the workplace.