Joanne Wescott
Who gets the house in a divorce?
How is a house divided in a UK divorce? For most people thinking about getting a divorce, one of the...
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Isabelle James
What is legal parenthood and how is it...
This issue was in the news recently, when a married Oklahoma same-sex couple were in court over a dispute about...
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Jan Atkinson
How to prevent someone contesting a will
It is fairly rare in my experience for a parent to write a child out of their will, but that...
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Sam Collard
Do you have to wear a bike helmet?
Bike helmets are not a legal requirement in the UK. Unlike car seatbelts, there is no law that compels cyclists...
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Maria Elliot
Transfer of Equity Stamp Duty
Do I pay Stamp Duty Land Tax when transferring Property into my partner’s name? When it comes to property...
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Maria Elliot
Shared Ownership Stamp Duty
Do you pay stamp duty on shared ownership? When you buy a new shared ownership property, you are given two...
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Jema Thaker
Severance of a Joint Tenancy
Severing a Joint Tenancy Normally, when couples buy a property together they do so as joint tenants. This means they...
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Jan Atkinson
Gifting Property to Children
Can I gift property to my children? Gifting a property to your adult children is a relatively complex transaction but...
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Jema Thaker
Tenants in Common vs Joint Tenants
Tenants in Common vs Joint Tenants: Which is best for buying a property together? When buying a property with someone...
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Shilpa Mathuradas
Japanese Knotweed: Knot in my backyard again!
Huge legal bill after selling home with Japanese knotweed Many will have read the recent case in which a furniture...
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