Ellie Thornton

Divorce and separation can often be a stressful and adversarial life event that can leave families with long-lasting emotional and financial consequences. The process of dividing assets, determining child arrangements, and negotiating support can quickly escalate into conflict, making it difficult to find a solution that is fair and respectful for everyone involved. An alternative […]

Family Mediation Week 2025 brought attention to the importance of Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR) in Family Law. This year, the spotlight was on the growing role of the Mediation Voucher Scheme, which supports families in resolving disputes outside of the court system. With a newly approved extension of the Mediation Voucher Scheme, even more families […]

Recently, there has been a lot of news coverage on the story that Max George (who is most commonly known for being a member of the boyband The Wanted), wrote a Will on his mobile phone moments before undergoing heart surgery. While this action may have been made in a moment of panic or fear, […]

When it comes to preparing for marriage, couples often spend months planning the big day, but not as much time considering how their financial future might look together. While it might seem like an uncomfortable subject to bring up, the reality is that many couples are now recognising the benefits of a prenuptial agreement, also […]