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Lauren Gaines

Difference between Decree Nisi and Decree Absolute

Update: With the introduction of no-fault divorce in April 2022, a Decree Nisi became a Conditional Order, and a decree absolute...

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Lisa Pepper

Keeping social media out of divorce proceedings

We’ve recently seen the playing out on Twitter and Instagram of the high-profile separation of actor Ioan Gruffudd and...

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Lisa Pepper

Case Law for Fair Divorce Settlements

Cases that shape a ‘fair’ divorce settlement Part of what makes our divorce lawyers experts in their field is knowing...

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Samuel O’Flaherty

Council overturns unlawful housing policy

Homeless teenager claims victory for more than 1,200 homeless people after forcing council to overturn unlawful housing policy A homeless teenager...

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Diana Bastow

Divorce Form E

Having supported numerous clients to complete Form E and negotiate their financial settlement, our matrimonial lawyers answer some of the...

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Claire Andrews

Husband imprisoned for contempt of court in divorce...

Non-compliance with any court order is dealt with seriously as contempt of court and carries the risk of a prison...

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Katie de Swarte

Inheritance Claims CFA Success Fee Judgment

The Court of Appeal upholds the recoverability of CFA success fees in 1975 Act claims. An individual who claims reasonable provision...

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Katie de Swarte

Evidence Needed When Contesting A Will

There must be a clear legal reason to contest a will on someone’s death, backed up by strong evidence....

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Katie de Swarte

Dispute Surrounding Interpretation of Will

The ‘nil rate band’ offers an incentive to testators to make their will in a tax-efficient manner, maximising the amount...

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Katie de Swarte

Handwriting Expert Witness Concludes Will Forgery

Successful contesting a will claim following testimony of handwriting expert It’s not unheard of for an individual to forge...

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