Stone Rowe Brewer LLP | News and Updates

What is Conscious Uncoupling? The term Conscious Uncoupling has come to the attention of the world this week following the announcement that Cold Play front man, Chris Martin, and actress, Gwyneth Paltrow, plan to separate. [...]

Spring clean your investment strategy The Budget was full of some unexpected good news for pensioners and savers, as Stone Rowe Brewer LLP Partner Pauline Lawson explains. "Whilst we await the details of the new [...]

Changes to the family justice system announced Today marks a significant step forward in reforming the family justice system, as new legislation has received the Royal seal of approval. Legislation to reform the system has [...]

Changes to pre-nuptial reforms and financial needs clarity It is hoped that the Law Commission’s recent recommendations regarding changes to pre-nuptial agreements will provide greater clarity for many married couples on separation. The report, Matrimonial Property, [...]

Is it possible to have a good divorce? With more than 30 years of experience in helping families cope with divorce and remarriage, Dr. Constance Ahrons believes it is possible to achieve a ‘good divorce’ [...]

Report Into Matrimonial Property, Needs and Agreements The Law Commission is set to publish its report into Matrimonial Property, Needs and Agreements on February 27th and, although the findings are yet to be formally announced, [...]

"...warm and empathetic..." by SRB's seminar The Family Law team at SRB have been delighted with the feedback received following last week's 'Managing Your Life' seminar. One of the e-mails is reproduced below. Thank you [...]

Twickenham Young Person's Poetry Competition results The judges were delighted with the quality of entries to the  SRB sponsored Twickenham Poetry Competition for 4-16 year-olds.  It was really lovely to read all the different perspectives [...]

Memories of Richmond Ice Rink To celebrate the arrival of the new ice rink at York House in Twickenham, Stone Rowe Brewer LLP are delighted to have sponsored a special booklet that celebrates the history [...]

Four Skills to Learn Before Mediation So you’ve met or spoken to your solicitor and the mediator. You’ve told them the issues, talked about your broken relationship, your finances, your hopes and aspirations for the [...]

The Myth of the “Common Law Marriage”. In a recent survey of MPs, undertaken by Resolution (www.resolution.org.uk), 69% of those surveyed agreed that many of their constituents mistakenly believed that there was such a concept [...]

How not to behave as a parent: A masterclass If there was ever a clear illustration of how not to behave as a parent, the film adaptation of Henry James’ novel, What Maisie Saw, demonstrates [...]

The New “Gross Income Scheme” Introduced From the 29th of July 2013, the new “gross income” regime for calculating child maintenance was extended to families with two or more children. Previously the “gross income” scheme [...]

Injury Compensation: Don’t Get Mugged By An Insurer The Law Society has launched an advertising campaign that is urging members of the public to think twice before they accept the first payment they’re offered, as [...]

SRB sponsor new Dementia smartphone app Stone Rowe Brewer LLP are proud to have provided sponsorship towards the development of a new Smartphone App designed to help those suffering with Dementia. The App is a [...]

New GROW leaflet: Divorcing The Sane Way As experienced Family Collaborative Lawyers and Mediators, we will work with you and your partner to help you achieve a fair, negotiated future for your family. As specialists [...]