Myerson Celebrates Four Nominations at the Manchester Legal Awards 2026
Myerson Solicitors has been shortlisted in four categories at the Manchester Legal Awards (MLA) 2026 , one of the region’s most prestigious celebrations of legal excellence. The ceremony will take place on Thursday 2nd July at a gala event bringing together the North West legal community.
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Departure from Equality in Agricultural Divorces
Resolving agricultural divorce Agricultural divorces can be "notoriously difficult to resolve" (Wilson J in R v R [2004] FLR 98). There is often a departure from equality in farming divorces due to the non-matrimonial nature of some farming assets. For example, a farm that has been gifted, inherited and/or in the family for generations, in the...
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Three’s a Crowd -Third Party Interests in Financial Remedy Proceedings on Divorce
Financial remedy proceedings on divorce The recent ruling in the Akhmedov case highlights the Family Court’s powers to make court orders against third parties in financial remedy proceedings on divorce. In this particular case, the court ordered the parties’ son to pay his mother £75 M. The Wife had been awarded £453M in a court order made in...
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Have you missed out on a financial settlement on divorce?
Financial Settlement on Divorce At Myerson, we understand that a lot of marriages break down because of fault on both sides. It can be quite common that one party may feel a huge sense of guilt if they have left their spouse or civil partner. The marriage may have broken down due to: One party announcing they are homosexual. One party wishing to...
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Myerson Magazine Spring 2021 Issue
Download your digital copy below. This magazine covers a wide range of private client topics such as Lasting Powers of Attorney, Pre-nuptial Agreements, Professional Negligence Claims, Unpaid Salary and Bonuses and Challenging a Will.
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Guide to Fertility
Guide to Fertility Nichola Bright , a Senior Associate in the Family department, discusses fertility law in our latest video. She covers specific areas, such as: The law and fertility treatment The anonymity of donors Parental rights Here to Help Our specialist Family Solicitors can support and advise you as to your practical and legal options...
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Financial Rights of Unmarried Parents
Financial Support for Unmarried Parents Nichola Bright , a Senior Associate in the Family department discusses the financial rights of unmarried parents, including: What to do if an agreement cannot be reached; The types of order the court can make; and How you can fund your legal fees. Here to Help Our specialist Family Solicitors can support...
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Surrogacy: The Legal Implications
A Guide to Surrogacy In our latest video guide, Nichola Bright , Senior Associate in the Family department discusses the legal implications of surrogacy. The guide covers areas concerning: How you can find a surrogate. Reasonable expenses for surrogates. How you can acquire parental rights. Here to Help Our specialist Family Solicitors can...
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Matrimonial Finances
Financial implications of divorce In our latest video guide, Jane Tenquist , Partner, and Head of the Family department considers the financial implications of divorce. Areas covered The guide provides a better understanding of the options available to you when considering divorce. Here to help Our specialist family lawyers can support and advise...
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Wealth Protection and Relationship Breakdown
Ensuring Protection of Wealth Before and After Marriage In our latest video guide, Jane Tenquist , Partner and Head of the Family department discusses wealth protection and relationship breakdown. Areas to be discussed How can you protect your wealth before marriage? How can you protect your wealth after marriage? How does the family court treat...
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Do Unmarried Fathers Have Parental Responsibility?
The Parental Responsibility of Unmarried Fathers In our latest Family Law video guide, Sarah Whitelegge , a Senior Associate in the Family department considers what parental responsibility is and what it means in relation to a child. Areas Covered The guide considers the circumstances when an unmarried father will automatically have parental...
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Disagreements Relating To Children
Disagreeing on Issues Relating to Children We have made a short video guide that considers your options if are unable to reach an agreement with your former partner about issues concerning your children. Common areas of dispute include relocation within the UK or abroad, changing a child’s surname or what school a child should attend. Sarah...
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Child Arrangement During a Divorce
Making Arrangements for Your Children Myerson have made a short video guide to consider how you can sort out the arrangements for your children when you divorce or separate. Sarah Whitelegg e , a Senior Associate in the family department sets out how to make effective arrangements for your children about where they live and what time they spend...
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