Pensions have always been complex. Added to this, the arena of divorce can also be a legal and emotional minefield. When legislation changed to allowed ‘pension sharing’ on divorce, dealing…
Since its release in early July the advisers here at BlueSKY have been busily picking their way through the recently published Pensions Advisory Group (PAG) Report, A Guide to the…
A new child is a huge milestone for any family. Whether you have become a parent or grandparent for the first time or you’re a seasoned pro, a new arrival…
Research by insurer Royal London recently found that more than half of all UK adults don’t have a will in place. Of those, a quarter said that they had no…
It’s been a few years since we heard the ‘pitter patter’ of tiny feet here at BlueSKY. However, on Sunday 28 July that all changed when a new BlueSKY baby…
We’ve been called a lot of things in our time, but now there’s a brand-new acronym to add to the list. According to the Pension Advisory Group (PAG) Report, we’re…
In recent months, you’ll no doubt have seen headlines claiming that Buy to Let investment is dead. A combination of tighter regulations, tax changes and stagnating house prices have seen…
Death has been described as ‘Britain’s last taboo’. A 2018 survey by the Co-Operative found that almost 1 in 4 Brits are still uncomfortable talking about death, with 1 in…
If you had found yourself in the local village of Burghfield last month, you’d have happened upon a most unusual sight. This year saw the third running of the annual…
Whilst it is likely that you will know of BlueSKY from our Pension Sharing Reports, it is certainly not the only area where we assist separating couples, solicitors and mediators….
5 top tips for professional collaboration when working with vulnerable clients
A few months ago, we covered how to identify signs of financial vulnerability. But recognising that a client may be vulnerable is only the first step. The next question is:…
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How joint meetings can transform the client experience
Clients often come to professionals with problems that don’t fit neatly into one discipline. For instance, divorce often involves multiple financial considerations as well as legal issues. Estate planning involves…
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Why your clients need to review their life insurance policies after their divorce
Your divorcing clients may focus their efforts on reassessing key arrangements, such as dividing their assets, updating their wills, and agreeing on their childcare commitments. While all of this is…
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