If you are considering separating, or are currently going through a divorce or dissolution of a civil partnership, you may be concerned about what will happen to the assets you owned before the relationship began. Will they be protected? Could your former partner make a claim on them? What does the law say about such assets?   A recent decision by the UK Supreme Court (UKSC), in the case of Standish v Standish has confirmed that non-matrimonial assets, such as

Nalders is pleased to announce the promotion of two Associates, Sam Fahey and Edward Aldis, to Senior Associates within its Conveyancing team, reinforcing the firm’s commitment to promoting from within and delivering expert legal services across Cornwall.   Based at the firm’s head office in Truro, Sam Fahey specialises in a broad range of residential property matters. Since joining Nalders in 2007, she has developed extensive expertise, achieving Chartered Fellowship status with CILEX in 2017 and becoming a highly experienced

A Child Arrangement Order (CAO) is a court order which sets out the contact arrangements for a child following parental separation. This includes when and where the child is to live or spend time with each parent. The aim of a CAO is to ensure that the child’s welfare is protected and that all arrangements are made in their best interests.   In most cases, a CAO is only needed when parents cannot reach an agreement between themselves regarding future

When a relationship breaks down, providing for your children can be overwhelming as a single parent, especially when your ex-spouse was the primary earner. You may be anxious about maintaining stability for your children, covering daily expenses, and preserving the standard of living they are used to. Without support or cooperation from the other parent, minimising disruption to your children’s lives can be challenging.   Fortunately, the law provides you with a framework to secure financial provision for your children under Schedule 1 of the Children Act which

Parents may choose to appoint someone to as legal guardian for their child, often, when making a will or when a child has special needs. However, during family court proceedings, parents are often surprised if a judge orders the appointment of a children’s guardian. When parents separate, the focus of family law proceedings turns firmly to the children’s welfare, and in some cases, an independent professional is needed to ensure the child’s wishes and feelings are understood and heard.  

Debt recovery is often a delicate balancing act for any business. You must ensure your business is protected from bad debts, however,  you do not want to jeopardise a good business relationship by mishandling a disputed debt.   ‘If you take the wrong action, miss a deadline, or fail to follow the correct pre-action protocols, this can have a detrimental effect on your ability to collect your debts successfully,’ says Eva Blaken, Legal Apprentice currently undertaking a seat in the commercial disputes

If you are getting married, entering a civil partnership or going through a divorce or dissolution, it is essential to understand how any trusts within your asset portfolio will be considered.   Trusts deeds, structures and assets can be complicated. Whether it is you or your partner who has an interest in one, they can be included in a prenuptial agreement and can be considered as part of a financial settlement after divorce or dissolution. This is especially important where

Are you already using or considering using AI (artificial intelligence) in your business; whether in the form of product delivery to your customers or clients, or to help in the day-to-day administration of your business?  AI is fast becoming an accessible and often cost-effective tool to improve efficiency in areas such as customer service, data analysis, content writing, and automation of processes. However, the use of AI is not without ethical and legal issues and understanding these can help you mitigate

Nalders is pleased to announce that solicitor, Alice Soulsby in the Litigation team, has qualified after successfully completing her two-year training contract and will continue her career with the firm.   Since joining Nalders in March 2022, Alice has developed broad expertise across litigation and civil property matters, including advocating for clients in the County Court, High Court and First-tier Tribunal, working on several notable cases.   Alice commented:   “After nearly five years, a training contract, several excellent supervisors

In an unpredictable property market, its important to be well-prepared before you put your commercial property up for sale. Its helpful to know the types of questions you should expect from prospective buyers and their solicitors as they carry out their due diligence checks. With your solicitor’s support, identifying and resolving potential issues early will not only help the transaction progress smoothly and quickly, but also reduce the risk of a buyer negotiating a reduction in price later down the