Farms, Families and Promises

Father showing young son the land that will one day be his.

When it comes to farming families, the recent case of Spencer v Spencer [2023] EWHC 2050  offers an interesting insight into the way that informal arrangements and broken promises can often result in acrimony, family breakdowns and expensive court proceedings. The High Court considered a claim by Michael Spencer in which he argued that his…

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Communication after Separation

Young couple on their mobile phones.

If you and your spouse are separating, this may be a very emotional and stressful time for you both. Even more so if there are children involved. Nonetheless, communication after separation does not have to involve huge disagreements and exchanges of nasty text messages, it can be done in an amicable and positive way if…

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