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Divorce process in 2026: key stages, timings and financial pitfalls
Mike Vale explains the 2026 divorce process, key timings and why sorting finances matters. Clear, practical guidance from Ansons Solicitors.
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Commercial property
Break clauses: how to negotiate them, and avoid the pitfalls
Negotiating a lease break? Learn the key conditions, notice traps, vacant possession risks, rent refund rules, and a step-by-step plan to protect your exit.
Commercial property
I’ve been asked to sign a personal guarantee for our commercial lease – what do I need to know?
Personal guarantee for a lease? Learn the risks, what to negotiate (caps, duration, release), enforceability, and safer alternatives before you sign.
Family law
Conduct and its considerations within matrimonial proceedings – Unpacking the Dmitry Tsvetkov v Elsina Khayrova ruling
Learn how the Tsvetkov v Khayrova case reshaped the role of conduct in divorce settlements and what evidence is needed to affect financial outcomes.
Disputes
The Rent Act 1977 – Do Your Tenants Have Additional Protection?
Buying with sitting tenants? How Rent Act 1977 tenancies cap rent, restrict possession and allow succession, and what to check before you buy.
Wills and probate
Did you know… you can appoint a guardian for your children to act whilst you are still alive?
Learn how to appoint a guardian in your Will and how the court can put arrangements in place while you’re alive. Practical steps for parents and carers.
Residential property
Are you planning to build or extend your property over a sewer?
Planning an extension near a sewer? Learn when you need water company approval, how to locate pipes, and what documents you’ll need before and after work.
Family law
Don’t be left short following a short marriage
Short, childless marriage? Learn when courts depart from 50:50, how Miller and Sharp apply, and the steps to protect your position. Get clear family law advice.
Business
When a Sole Director Is Left Holding the Baby
Learn what happens when a sole company director resigns, the legal implications under the Companies Act, and how shareholders can resolve the situation.
Disputes
Charging Orders – A Warning to all Joint Owners
Learn how Charging Orders affect jointly owned property, what happens if one owner has debt, and how to protect your share through Wills or trusts.
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