Posts from June 2024
Fairness vs. Finance: The Prenup Dilemma
While prenuptial agreements (or “prenups”) are not automatically legally binding, the Court will give weight to them if certain...
24/06/24I’m Looking For A Man In Finance, Trust Fund, Pre-Nup
For most, the concept of entering into a pre-nuptial agreement is enough to put a dampener on any engagement celebrations. But perhaps...
21/06/24Ex Not On The Beach – Holidays And Separated Parents
Holiday season is fast approaching. In a matter of weeks schools will be out for the summer and people will be dreaming of far-flung...
21/06/242024 Elections – Home and Property Policies
All the key parties predictably had some policies relating to housing in their manifestos, although some more comprehensive than others,...
20/06/24Social Care funding in the Election spotlight
Social care is a political hot potato with many proposals put forward and withdrawn over the last decade… The U-turn on the care funding...
19/06/24International Bereavement: Navigating the Legal Requirements Following a Death Abroad
The untimely and tragic death of Dr Michael Mosley on the Greek Island of Symi has highlighted the practical complexities involved when a...
19/06/24What Will The General Election Mean For Cohabiting Couples?
Despite the increasing number of couples living together without getting married, the law does not offer the same protections to them if...
19/06/24Tax For Private Clients In The Election Campaign: What Do We Know?
Tax for individuals has been a major element in the first half of the General Election Campaign, with the Conservatives making tax...
19/06/24The General Election – Pensions issues
Rishi Sunak’s General Election announcement on Wednesday 22 May left very little time for Parliamentary Business to be completed before...
19/06/24Bridging the Philanthropic Knowledge Gap for High-Net-Worth Individuals
Our high-net-worth (HNW) and ultra-high-net-worth (UHNW) clients encounter distinct challenges when navigating the multitude of...
18/06/24The Impact of the Domestic Abuse Act 2021 for Practitioners and Litigants in Person
With the cost of living on the up and finances tighter than ever, individuals involved in family related disputes often find themselves...
10/06/24Funeral And Burial Disputes
A death in the family is an emotional and difficult time, and one of the things that the family will need to think about is making...
10/06/24Twist of Fate: Safeguarding Bereaved Minors Through Succession Planning
We first meet Oliver at a workhouse, an orphan after the death of his mother during childbirth. Following his escape from the clutch of...
10/06/24Vulnerable Children: Thinking About The Future
Being a parent can be stressful and exhausting. There are no manuals or professional qualifications to prepare you and you just have to...
04/06/24Fertility Law Changes to Benefit the LGBTQ+ Community and People Living with HIV
Ministers in England and Wales have recently announced significant changes to fertility laws, which are being celebrated as a major...
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