The following formed the next questions I asked Head of Family & Senior Partner Peter Flint.Why are they becoming more popular – is it purely down to the cost or does the process help retain some form of civilized relationship?  Peter replied "Generally speaking, if successful the costs... read more

I asked Lanyon Bowdler's Senior Partner and Head of the Family Department Peter Flint, what the key differences are between these two methods of matrimonial dispute resolution?He responded as follows:"For either process a client would need to seek either a fully trained collaborative lawyer or a... read more

The festive season can raise stress levels as it’s often the only time in the year when families spend a lot of time together, or see relatives who you may not have seen for a while.  Sue Hodgson, a solicitor within the family department, advises that the key to having a calm and peaceful... read more

The family and private client team held a joint seminar at our Ludlow office on Wednesday 7 October.  These presentations were somewhat different from the norm with the private client team using a game of snakes and ladders to portray the complexities of not having a will and the family team... read more

Just read about the tycoon down in London who is locked in £11 m divorce battle.  He has gone back on the original order to pay 43% of the total £25.8m assets of the marriage arguing that the credit crunch had dented his wealth and changed his circumstances. However he has confessed to... read more