Heated Divorces
There are mechanisms in place to try and keep divorces as amicable as possible. ‘No-fault’ divorce has removed the ‘blaming’ element of divorce applications by…
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What is Equity Release? What is Equity Release?This news article has now been incorporated into a dedicated web-page. Click here for more information.
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I have been cut out of a Will – What can I do? I have been cut out of a Will – What can I do?As a general rule of thumb, people in England and Wales can leave their property in their Wills to whomever they wish. After all, it…
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Right to Rent – Landlords beware Right to Rent – Landlords bewareAs of Monday 1 February 2016, landlords are required to carry out checks to make sure potential tenants have the right to rent property in…
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The impact of National Living Wage The impact of National Living WageIn the 2015 Summer Budget George Osborne announced that from April 2016 the Government would legislate for a National Living Wage in England and Wales…
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Does Anti-Discrimination Legislation Now Cause Discrimination? Does Anti-Discrimination Legislation Now Cause Discrimination?The recent High Court decision not to allow a heterosexual couple to enter into a Civil Partnership has drawn attention to the role of Civil…
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Clapham & Collinge Solicitors raise over £3,000 for Will Aid 2015 Clapham & Collinge Solicitors raise over £3,000 for Will Aid 2015Clapham & Collinge Solicitors are delighted to have raised over £3,000 for charity during November 2015’s Will Aid campaign. Will Aid clients were offered a…
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A new landmark decision by the European Court of Human Rights A new landmark decision by the European Court of Human RightsA new landmark decision by the European Court of Human Rights (ECHR) has ruled that employers can read employees private messages sent via chat software…
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Family member charged inheritance tax penalty for failing to disclose lifetime gift Family member charged inheritance tax penalty for failing to disclose lifetime giftAfter someone dies, it is part of the job of their executors to ensure that the correct amount of inheritance tax is paid. As a…
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The Court of Protection Transparency Pilot: Is this the end of the so-called “secret court”? The Court of Protection Transparency Pilot: Is this the end of the so-called “secret court”?The Court of Protection is scheduled to begin a pilot scheme at the end of this month which will reverse the normal position that all…
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Does independence matter? An important question for the Court of Protection. Does independence matter? An important question for the Court of Protection.This is one of the most important questions the Court of Protection needs to consider when deciding who to appoint as a deputy. If you…
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Recently Asked Question and Answers on Family Law Recently Asked Question and Answers on Family LawQuestion 1: My estranged husband has transferred all of his assets to his brother. Will this affect our Divorce? There is an obligation on husbands…
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Form E – Court computer glitch makes for unfair divorce settlements? Form E – Court computer glitch makes for unfair divorce settlements?It has been revealed in the news this week that a long running problem with the Court’s online form may have led to thousands of…