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Preventing the dissipation of assets in divorce

Deborah Nicholson
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Divorce can often stir up feelings of mistrust between former spouses, especially when it comes to considering the financial division of assets.  Sadly, it is all too common that one spouse will try and dissipate matrimonial assets, either prior to a...

Changes ahead in capital gains tax rules for divorcing couples

Avril Croud
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At present, no capital gains tax (CGT) is charged on a transfer of assets between a married couple or civil partners who live together.  If, however you are separated or divorced from your spouse or civil partner, then this tax relief does not...

Is my prenuptial agreement binding?

Deborah Nicholson
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If you are facing difficulties in your marriage and you have a prenuptial agreement, you may be curious to know just how binding the terms will be, especially if your life is now rather different to the one you envisaged when you planned to get married. ...

Is a prenup part of your business risk management strategy?

Deborah Nicholson
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Managing risk is an essential part of any business operation and while personal relationships do not often appear high on a business risk register, an acrimonious divorce has the power to devastate a small business. ‘While few anticipate or want to...

Resolving a family dispute over choice of school

Deborah Nicholson
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As a parent you will always strive to do what is best for your children, but for separated parents this can sometimes lead to disagreement when what is best in one parent’s eyes does not align with the other parent’s view.  ‘While...

Does bad behaviour affect the financial settlement in a divorce?

Deborah Nicholson
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Within a marriage or civil partnership , the concept of bad behaviour can cover a multitude of activities, from leaving the top off the toothpaste to serious or criminal activities.  One option when applying for a divorce is to claim that your...

Preparing for family mediation

Avril Croud
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Mediation is regularly used in family law to assist couples to reach an agreement about their financial separation and any arrangements for children , avoiding the need to go to court.  If you and your former partner have agreed to participate...

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