PRENUP SEASON: A MODERN WAY TO START MARRIED LIFE
Wedding planning is an exciting (and busy!) time where venues, dresses, guest lists and honeymoons often take centre stage. But alongside the romance, many couples are now choosing to have a practical conversation too: whether a prenuptial agreement could help protect their future. A prenuptial agreement (or “prenup”) is a legal document entered into before […]
Our favourite Sevenoaks autumn walks with kids…
We’ve shortlisted some of our favourite walks to do with the kids in Sevenoaks and nearby – perfect for these stunning autumn days…. For little legs, you can take a wander through Riverhead parkland. If you’re lucky you might spot a pair of lions, a dragon and even a giant. Finish your walk by performing […]
Do I need a Co Habitation Agreement?
The idea of common law marriage is a myth. Whether two people have lived together as a couple for a long time or if they have children – unless they have married or entered into a civil partnership, they do not have the same financial claims on separation as a married couple or civil partners. […]
The benefits of remodelling your home by Baltic Star Design & Build
Don’t move! Why remodelling your home is a great choice As our families grow or grow up and leave, we often find that our spatial requirements change. We assume that to get the space we need, a house move is required. But when you love where you live, this can feel like a difficult […]
Preventing the dissipation of assets in divorce
Preventing the dissipation of assets in divorce Divorce can often stir up feelings of mistrust between former spouses, especially when it comes to considering the financial division of assets. Sadly, it is all too common that one spouse will try and dissipate matrimonial assets, either prior to a separation or during divorce proceedings, in the […]
Somerhill Open Day 6th October 2023
Rated “excellent” by the Independent Schools Inspectorate An outstanding independent school for boys and girls aged 2.5 – 13. SOMERHILL OPEN MORNING Friday 6th October Book your place ONLINE At Somerhill we grow amazing people, by offering the best of co-education and single-sex schooling in one setting. Our enquiry-based learning encourages inquisitive minds and inspires […]
Recre8 Summer Holiday Courses
Recre8 runs a fantastic programme of summer activities throughout the holidays from 10th July to 25th August. With more than 40 sports, arts & educational activities to choose from, there’s bound to be at least one to suit your child, from toddling to teenage! As part of Tonbridge School, Recre8 uses the first-class all-weather artificial pitches, tennis […]
Travelling with Children when a separated parent
Travelling abroad with children if you are separated from the other parent If you and your children’s other parent are separated, there may be one more thing that you need to pack whilst preparing for your holiday this summer. All those who have Parental Responsibility for a child will need to consent to that child […]
DIY Divorce – Saving a packet or false economy
The DIY Divorce: Saving a Packet or False Economy? If you have considered divorce or separation recently, then you may know that the process for doing so has changed. You no longer need to provide reasons for wishing to become divorced and you and your spouse can make an application jointly if you have agreed […]
Somerhill Open Day May 23
Rated “excellent” by the Independent Schools Inspectorate OPEN MORNING Somerhill Friday 19th May Book your place ONLINE At Somerhill we grow amazing people, by offering the best of co-education and single-sex schooling in one setting. Our enquiry-based learning encourages inquisitive minds and inspires each child to find their own amazing. Our approach puts emphasis on […]
M&L Construction is a family run business based near Sevenoaks, Kent and can provide a full building and carpentry service for your project. “M&L Construction have done a number of jobs for me, ranging from stud wall removal and plastering to a kitchen extension and a new garage along with an existing garage conversion. I […]
Do you need a Lasting Power of Attorney?
Do you need a Lasting Power of Attorney? Making a lasting power of attorney for your finances is an important part of lifetime legal planning, especially if you have built up a portfolio of assets and investments which require regular management. While this legal authority needs to be set up well in advance of when […]
How to choose a Family Law Solicitor
How to choose a family law solicitor Deciding to see a family solicitor is a very significant decision. It, and the reasons for it, mark one of the major decisions in your life. If you are thinking about seeing a family solicitor for advice about the breakdown of your marriage, relationship or indeed arrangements for […]
Somerhill Open Day
Rated “excellent” by the Independent Schools Inspectorate OPEN MORNING Saturday 25 th February Book your place ONLINE Somerhill is a wonderfully happy learning environment, located 35 minutes from London by train and set in 150 acres of glorious Kent parkland. We offer a wealth of opportunities in a wide range of pursuits and have a […]
Pre-nuptial agreements: Essential Wedmin?
Pre-nuptial agreements: Essential Wedmin? Nobody gets married with separation in mind, but sadly, more than 100,000 marriages per year end in divorce in the UK, according to the most recent Office for National Statistics figures. With people choosing to marry later in life, having already purchased a property, received an inheritance or accrued […]
Some advice on what to do if you are in a difficult relationship
How to leave an abusive relationship Recently some TV programmes have prompted articles and comments from prominent Women’s and Domestic Abuse Charities raising concerns about the coercive and controlling behaviour that has been displayed during the running of the shows. Sadly, this is incredibly common, and if you are experiencing abuse in your relationship, you […]
Divorce and Menopause
Divorce and the Menopause As the drive towards greater societal enlightenment about the menopause gains more traction Rebecca Massam, of Warners’ family team, looks at whether the family courts are also joining the movement of acknowledgement and acceptance of menopausal issues. Currently, there is very little information out there about how women who are dealing […]
Planning the cost of education
Planning for the cost of education We were all at school once. July was often the month when it felt like the hard work was done. With exams out of the way and final assignments handed in, we could look forward to the thrill of the summer holidays. It’s also the perfect month to […]
Somerhill Saplings Pre-Prep Outdoor Learning
Inspiring and nurturing from the inside out Welcome to Somerhill Saplings – What would you like to do today? Explore the woodland, use the binoculars and specimen pots to look for and carefully capture insects, or help make a mini-beast hotel? Maybe you could build a drey for a squirrel puppet, a […]
Somerhill Open Day May 2022
Rated “excellent” by the Independent Schools Inspectorate OPEN MORNING Saturday May 21st Book your place ONLINE Somerhill is a wonderfully happy learning environment. Set in 150 acres of glorious parkland, we offer a wealth of opportunities in a wide range of pursuits and have a strong record of academic success placing children in both grammar […]