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The Observer - New rights for unwed couples who separate
"Former cohabitees may be able to claim a share of their former partner's home or pension in future; comment by Suzanne Kingston dated 5 August 2007


Schroders Private Bank - Dialogue Q2 2007
:Considering the Differing Contexts of Divorce
By Suzanne Kingston and Faye Fitzsimmons dated July 2007


Relief for splitting headache

Comment by Conrad Adam in Money Marketing dated June 2007


INTERNATIONAL FOCUS Jurisdiction: Desperately seeking certainty

By Suzanne Kingston , Faye Fitzsimmons and Sarah MacKenzie and Chloe Burrows in Family Law Journal dated June 2007


Collaborative Law: Let's work together

By Suzanne Kingston in Family Law Journal dated June 2007


INTERNATIONAL FOCUS Jurisdiction:  Are English courts too generous?

By Suzanne Kingston , Faye Fitzsimmons and Sarah Rees and Chloe Burrows in Family Law Journal dated May 2007


According to His Honour, you may no longer be divorced from the risk of your ex going bankrupt

By Gill Insley with a comment from Suzanne Kingston in The Observer dated 13 May 2007


'My father, the millionaire ….'

Suzanne Kingston and Sarah Rees look at the impact of the decision in Re P on subsequent case law in Family Law Journal dated February 2007


Collaborative launch signals way forward

Comment by Suzanne Kingston in The New Law Journal dated 24 November 2006


Interview with Radio Five Live

By Suzanne Kingston on 22 November 2006


Miller and McFarlane – the international aspects
By Suzanne Kingston and Faye Fitzsimmons in Family Law Journal dated October 2006


Can you spot a genius?
By Suzanne Kingston and Daniel Eames in Wealth Whispers dated April 2006


Superwomen pay price in divorce court
A comment from Suzanne Kingston in The Times online dated 30 April 2006


Pre-nuptial surveillance
A comment from Suzanne Kingston in The Gulf Times dated 3 April 2006


Women hire private eyes to check on husbands- to- be
A comment from Suzanne Kingston in The Independent on Sunday dated 2 April 2006


Splits can spell ruin for couples who cohabit
Some unmarried partners may find they don't have many rights.  But there are ways of protecting their finances by Esther Shaw with a comment from Suzanne Kingston in The Independent dated 13 February 2006


Tycoon's wife fights for £60m divorce award
By Frances Gibb, with a comment from Suzanne Kingston in The Times dated 7 February 2006


Agree to disagree
Pre-nuptial agreements are increasing in popularity but can they really help to protect assets in dispute? Suzanne Kingston advises on the areas where they can be most helpful in Financial Woman dated January/February 2006


Special contribution: the return?
Has the recent Court of Appeal case by Sorrell v Sorrell resurrected the 'stellar performance'?  by Suzanne Kingston and Emily Watson in The Family Law Journal dated December 2005/January 2006.


Every unmarried couple – not just homosexual ones – needs to ditch the myth of 'common-law' rights
Says Maria Scott with a comment from Suzanne Kingston in The Observer dated December 2005


A question regarding inheritance
Answered by Suzanne Kingston in The Farmer's Weekly dated 30 December 2005


Ask the experts
The invites are sent and the champagne's ordered, but just what are you getting into?  GT sets out the definitive legal expert's guide to civil partners by Suzanne Kingston and Emily Watson in The Gay Times dated 21 December 2005


Partnerships
An international comparison by Suzanne Kingston (a comparative table) in Family Law Week dated 5 December 2005


Icing on the cake
At last, same-sex couples can enjoy the financial security that marriage brings, says Lorna Bourke with a comment from Suzanne Kingston in The Evening Standard Homes and Property dated 3 August 2005


Married rights without the rites
By Maria Scott on changes in the law for couples who are living together with a comment from Suzanne Kingston in The Observer (Cash) dated 3 July 2005


How your ex could help you in your old age
By Jill Insley with a comment from Suzanne Kingston in The Observer (Cash) dated 22 May 2005


Wife aims at the family of husband
By Laura Warwick-Ching with a comment from Suzanne Kingston in The Financial Times (Money and Business) dated 26 February 2005


Ex-wife unlikely to secure in-laws' wealth
Say lawyers with a comment from Suzanne Kingston in The Solicitors Journal dated 18 February 2005


An answer for 'Sir Bob'
By Suzanne Kingston and Emily Watson in The Family Law Journal dated February 2005


The European Perspective
By Suzanne Kingston and Daniel Eames in Family Law Journal dated October 2004


Honey, I shrunk the divorce settlement
Untying the knot in another country could save you millions writes Jill Insley with a comment from Suzanne Kingston in The Observer (Cash) dated 3 October 2004


Europe takes lead on pre-nups
With a comment from Suzanne Kingston in The Solicitors Journal dated 1 October 2004


Why you need a pre-nup
What the ruling over Ray Parlour's split from his wife means for you by Kathryn Cooper with a comment from Suzanne Kingston in The Sunday Times (Money) dated 11 July 2004


Skilful footwork needed at the end of the match
The taxman never lets up, even in divorce, but you can take steps to ease the financial burden writes Harriet Meyer with a comment from Suzanne Kingston in The Daily Telegraph (Your Money) dated 10 July 2004


A tonic for life's traumas
Illness can be a painful business and divorce messy.  But, with careful planning, an advisor can alleviate at least the financial stress.  Shayla Walmsley reports with a comment from Suzanne Kingston in Portfolio International dated 1 May 2004