Get to know Seddons’ first apprentice: Emily Millward
In March 2024, Seddons hired its first apprentice, Emily Millward, who joined the IT department in March. We sat down with Emily to learn more about her apprenticeship and what drew her to Seddons. 1) How did you choose your apprenticeship? Since I have A-levels, I was able to choose from either a Level […]
What part three of the Domestic Abuse Protection Orders Regulations 2024 means
On 8 April 2024, the Domestic Abuse Protection Orders (County Court: Relevant Proceedings) Regulations 2024 (SI 2024/253) will come into force introducing the Domestic Abuse Protection Order (“DAPO”). They have been introduced under Part 3 of the Domestic Abuse Act 2021 (DAA 2021) and repeal the existing Domestic Violence Protection Order (DVPO). The DAA 2021 […]
David Thompson Features in EPrivateClient
Family Partner David Thompson wrote an article that was published in Eprivateclient that highlighted the recent divorce between singer Ariana Grande and her husband, and the reasons couples may or may not sign pre- and post-nuptial agreements in the UK. “Most people do not sign a pre-nuptial agreement (PNA) in the UK, perhaps because […]
Capitalising Spousal Maintenance and the Duxbury Calculation
In divorce or dissolution proceedings, the court can order one party to make regular payments to the other, by way of maintenance (spousal maintenance). Frequently, one party or the other may prefer the payments to be capitalised. This means that any maintenance payments would be paid to the receiving party via one lump sum payment […]
I’m Not Married, I Don’t Need a Family Lawyer…Do I?
Marriage rates are falling in England and Wales, with 1.2 million more 25 – 35 year-olds unmarried in 2021 than in 2011. It is a common belief that family lawyers can only assist individuals who are getting divorced, but the truth is family lawyers can assist even when there ‘is no ring on it’ (Beyoncé). […]
Seddons Expands Family Practice with the Addition of Partner Kate Ryan
Kate joins Seddons with nearly 20 years’ experience in family law. Before joining Seddons, she was a Partner at IBB Law for seven years. Kate specialises in divorce and financial settlement agreements. She has significant experience across the spectrum of family law matters and advises clients on issues including protecting wealth and prenuptial agreements, arrangements […]
Get to Know our Trainees
Imogen Streets: What did you study? I studied History at Durham University. Why did you choose to apply for Seddons’ training contract? I chose to apply as I had worked at Seddons as a paralegal and really liked the firm. I liked the range of practice areas that were offered, I liked the friendly […]
Workshop with Kate Waterfall Hill: International Women’s Day
In recognition of International Women’s Day, we invited Kate Waterfall Hill to our offices to host a workshop with our team. Kate is a TikToker and Leadership Consultant, and she covered important topics such as Imposter Syndrome, Cognitive Biases, Advocacy, and Allyship. The event was a great success and served as an opportunity for our team to gather […]
Family Partner, Catherine Hancock, features in The Times Law newsletter, The Brief
Catherine Hancock, Partner in the Family Team, was recently featured in the Times’ Law newsletter by legal reporter Jonathan Ames. Catherine shared her thoughts on whether prenuptial agreements should have full legal status in the UK. To read what Catherine had to say on the issue, visit the newsletter here: https://link.thetimes.co.uk/view/64f98af4985941bb7809d723klha0.6u9/4b535b82
Steffan Taylor Summarises Recent and Upcoming Changes in Privy Council Practice
The beginning of 2024 saw various changes to Privy Council procedure, from the early striking out of meritless appeals (those with permission as of right), to the automatic rejection of lengthy written cases. Below is a summary of key recent and upcoming changes. Permission as of right no longer guarantees you a hearing in person […]