Inheritance, Trusts and the Reservation of Benefit Rules
Putting assets into trusts can be a sensible way to reduce the liability of inheritance…
October 1, 2021 By Stephens Scown
Valuing Matrimonial Property On Divorce
The law about how assets are shared on divorce is continuing to develop. It is…
July 16, 2021 By Stephens Scown
Changes to child arrangements & contact orders
Practice Direction PD12J (Changes to Child Arrangements & Contact Orders: Domestic Abuse and Harm) came…
June 25, 2021 By Stephens Scown
Bill & Melinda Gates – staying in business after divorce
It has hit the news that Bill and Melinda Gates are getting a divorce but…
May 7, 2021 By Sarah Atkinson
Private Law Children – what is a Section 7 Report?
What is a Section 7 Report? If court proceedings become necessary to resolve the arrangements…
April 27, 2021 By Elizabeth Ferguson
What happens if business value increases after a couple separate?
The approach that is taken to growth or changes in business value after the date…
March 9, 2021 By Andrew Barton
Recording assets at the date of the marriage
How should you record your assets when entering into a marriage? In some divorce cases…
March 8, 2021 By Andrew Barton
Don’t Lose This Year’s Inheritance Tax (IHT) Allowances
As we approach the end of the tax year, it is time to review whether…
March 8, 2021 By Ian Newcombe
Second Marriage & Adult Children – how to address financial concerns
Second marriage can be a cause for concern for adult children, but it doesn't need…
January 28, 2021 By Andrew Barton
Capital Gains Tax – do you need to act before reliefs change?
Capital Gains Tax (CGT) may soon be under review. What does this mean? The Chancellor…
August 11, 2020 By Ian Newcombe
How are contents divided and pets dealt with upon divorce?
Whether it's who will keep a nostalgic piece of jewellery or where Gismo the cat…
July 1, 2020 By Thea Bennun
No Fault Divorce – what does the change mean?
In April this year, the Justice Secretary, David Gauke, stated that it was time to…
July 1, 2020 By Thea Bennun