Cohabitation – Know your rights!
The number of unmarried couples living together has more than doubled from 1.5 million in 1996 to 3.3 million in 2017. Many cohabiting couples are unaware of their rights, or
Separation agreements for Civil Partners or Married Couples:
People who are already married or in a civil partnership can enter into a separation agreement setting out what they intend for their money, property and other practical issues as
Residential Nil Rate Band – Inheritance Tax Relief Increase
Within the Summer Budget 2015 was the announcement that the government was introducing an additional ‘nil rate band’. The nil rate band, currently at £325,000, is the amount that an
What impact does the decision in Sharland and Gohil have on divorce cases?
The recent judgments in these cases send a clear message to those of you embroiled in matrimonial proceedings that financial disclosure must be full, frank and honest and if its
What to do when someone dies?
The death of a relative or close friend is a difficult time even before you start thinking of dealing with the deceased’s financial affairs. Most people will never have been
Taking up a DIY Divorce?
Family law is undergoing a significant amount of change; the reduction of legal aid, the change in the family court system and many other changes to the process and forms.
Pre-marital/Post-nuptial Agreements – The court considers the weight to be attributed to them when the parties decide to divorce in Luckwell v Limata [2014]
In the case of Luckwell-v-Limata (2014), which were divorce/financial proceedings, the court faced the issue of how much weight, if any, should be given to the pre-marital/post-nuptial agreements signed, prior
Barclays & Prince Evans Solicitors – West London Commercial Property Seminar
DATE: WEDNESDAY 30TH APRIL TIME: 5.30PM REGISTRATION FOR A 6PM START VENUE: EALING GOLF CLUB, PERIVALE LANE, GREENFORD, UB6 8TS If you’re a developer interested in commercial property in West
The Effects Of Bedroom Tax A Year On
A recent survey commissioned by the National Housing Federation (NHF) says that the Bedroom Tax is “heaping misery and hardship” on affected families. Bedroom Tax was introduced by the Government
Pre-Nuptial Agreement – Should I have one?
Pre-nuptials seem to be making the headlines again. It has been reported that as Charlie Sheen marries for the fourth time, he has said that he will definitely be getting
Mediation – Is it right for you and what are the alternatives when the distribution of the matrimonial finances are in dispute?
It has recently been reported that there has been a large decrease in the number of separating couples accessing publicly funded mediation following changes in legal aid. The Government were
What is the most cost effective route to concluding financial matters once the decision to divorce has been made?
The case of Young-v-Young has very much been ‘conducted in the full glare of the media’ and now that it has reached its conclusion, it has once again highlighted the