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Standish v Standish – the impact on spousal claims and estates

2025-10-21T14:08:00

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The UK Supreme Court’s decision in Standish v Standish is a landmark case clarifying how non-matrimonial assets are treated in divorce proceedings. Watch this session to explore what this ruling means for family and private client practitioners.

The ruling in Standish v Standish is highly relevant for both family and private client practitioners – particularly in cases where death occurs before financial separation is complete.

Led by expert barristers specialising in family law and contentious probate, the session will cover:

  • distinguishing matrimonial and non-matrimonial property
  • impacts on estate planning and claims under the Inheritance Act 1975
  • disputes involving surviving spouses
  • broader themes such as predatory marriage, financial abuse, and the legal treatment of marriage in probate contexts

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This event took place 21 Oct 2025

 

 

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