adoption
Naomi Angell

Russian Adoptions

Adopting a baby from Russia can give a chance of a family to a child who would otherwise spend their...

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Jan Atkinson

What happens when someone dies without a will?

Dying without a will When someone dies without a Will, the Intestacy Rules apply. These rules, which are set out...

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5 top tips for successful collaborative divorce

Lisa Pepper has a large collaborative practice in London.  She has never had a case that hasn’t settled using...

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Andrew Watson

What is “Self-Help” in Divorce Proceedings?

One of the first things we explain to clients who are getting divorced is that, when it comes to financial...

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Lisa Pepper

Financial Rights of Cohabiting Couples: Case Law

Introduction to Gow v Grant [2012] UKSC 29 Gow v Grant [2012] UKSC 29 is a decision of the Supreme Court dealing with the...

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Lisa Pepper

Do You Pay Child Maintenance if Your Ex...

Does cohabiting with a new partner affect child support? – Case Law The case X v Y (Maintenance Arrears: Cohabitation) (2012) considered...

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Lisa Pepper

Do I Have to Share My Inheritance With...

Inheritance & Divorce It is a common myth that assets inherited during a marriage are ring fenced in divorce proceedings...

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Mark Freedman

Supreme Court Allows Wife’s Claim 18 Years After...

Wyatt v Vince This unusual case demonstrates the risks of failing to bring a financial claim on divorce promptly, or,...

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Stuart Kightley

Cyclists, Roundabouts and the Highway Code

The Highway Code is more than just a guide to how to pass your driving test. It is intended to...

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William Ford

Court of Appeal Clarifies the Definition of ‘Landlord’

It is now not uncommon for home owners to enter into company let agreements with property companies who are authorised...

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