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Capital Gains Tax and the Family Home: What Happens When You Move Out Before Divorce?

When a relationship breaks down, financial disentanglement can quickly become complex, especially where property is concerned. One issue that often…
3 months ago
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Menopause and Family Law: Why it matters in divorce and financial settlements

Menopause is a natural biological transition that affects every woman, yet its implications in family law have only recently been…
4 months ago
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What’s mine is yours? Understanding debt on divorce

When a relationship ends, many people focus on how their assets will be divided, but determining who is responsible for…
6 months ago
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From Gift to Grit: How Inheritance Becomes a Battleground in Divorce

Inheritance is often deeply personal; frequently tied to family legacy and therefore of significant emotional consequence….
10 months ago
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Can a Financial Order Be Set Aside? 4 Legal Grounds for Challenging a Court Order

Once a final order is made by the court in financial remedy proceedings, whether the order was agreed by consent…
1 year ago
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Are Promises Made in Personal Relationships Always Legally Binding?

Paul Wild and Holly Cullen consider a recent case with Christina Haynes and millionaire ex-partner, Mark Austin, which has captured…
1 year ago
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When Does Non-Matrimonial Property Become Matrimonial? Supreme Court Decides Standish v Standish

The Supreme Court has, this morning, delivered its judgment in Standish v Standish, a case that has attracted significant attention…
1 year ago
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What is a Private Financial Dispute Resolution (pFDR) hearing?

You may be concerned that starting a court process to resolve a financial dispute on divorce will lead to endless…
1 year ago
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Maintenance and Asset Division: How will my separation affect my standard of living?

Sarah Speed and Alexandra Hawkes of our Family team share insights on the realities of maintaining your lifestyle during and…
2 years ago
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Brangelina’s Split: Long Divorces, Private Judges and Family Businesses

The divorce of Hollywood power couple Brad Pitt and Angelina Jolie has finally concluded after a staggering eight years of…
2 years ago
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Can I move in with my new partner before I am divorced?

Going through a divorce can be a ride on an emotional rollercoaster. Once on the other side of the big…
2 years ago
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How to Vary Child Support Payments After a Job Loss

Losing your job unexpectedly is naturally stressful and likely to cause you financial anxiety. Adjusting to this sudden change requires…
2 years ago