Standish v Standish: The real world impact on financial remedy matters
The recent UK Supreme Court’s decision in Standish v. Standish [2025] UKSC 26 has significantly impacted on matrimonial finance law, and in particular the distinction between matrimonial and non-matrimonial assets. This landmark case involved the long marriage of Clive and Anna Standish, each of whom had children from previous relationships as well as two children […]
Deathbed Marriages on the Rise With Cohabiting Couples
More than 1,600 couples applied for ‘deathbed marriages’ in the past year, representing a 14 percent increase in applications over the past five years, according to data from TWM Solicitors. These last-minute marriages often take place when one partner is gravely ill or approaching the end of life. The rise in applications highlights a growing […]
Court of Protection rules in favour of termination in ‘nuanced’ Mental Capacity Act case
A nuanced approach to fluctuating mental capacity is important in Mental Capacity Act (MCA 2005) cases, highlighted in a recent Court of Protection judgement regarding the termination of a pregnancy. In Re KP (Termination of Pregnancy) [2025] EWCOP 35, Mr Justice Poole was asked to determine whether KP, who was 17 weeks pregnant, had capacity to […]