There’s nothing straightforward about the word ‘domicile’
A recent case exemplifies the complexity of determining domicile and that the concept is far from straightforward, writes Jennifer Emms…
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Review: The Split on BBC1
The new BBC legal divorce drama, The Split, exposes the emotional underbelly of family law — inaccuracies and clichés notwithstanding,…
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How ‘uncertain assets’ complicate divorce
Complex, speculative assets are increasingly common in family finances, making divorce settlements a legal minefield, especially for the less well-off…
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Google’s ‘right to be forgotten’ defeat poses new questions for HNWs
Businessman NT2’s win against the search giant in a recent case is welcome news for those wanting to put their…
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Alzheimer’s and the blur between wills and marriage
Family disputes about wills and inheritance are never pleasant, but made worse when a relative’s mental capacity is questioned, writes…
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Prenup phenomenon — progressive or oppressive?
With prenups slowly spilling out from Britain’s celebrity sphere into the public domain, there are caveats financially weaker spouses must…
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Russell Crowe’s divorce auction shows why ‘stuff’ matters
Russell Crowe’s recent ‘divorce auction’ of 227 lots highlights the often fraught process of dividing possessions after a divorce, writes…
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Why you should fall in love with prenups
Despite the Royal Family’s lack of interest in prenups, the agreements are becoming indispensable for many more in Britain than…
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Why digital developments highlight the importance of wills
New technologies are being introduced at rapid speed, the latest marvel being digital versions of celebrities. We need to regularly…
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What Beaufort Securities’ Picasso ‘pump and dump’ teaches us
FCA’s recent crackdown on a money laundering operation spanning the Caribbean to the Mayfair art world shines a light on…
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Cambridge Analytica scandal shines light on GDPR
Our personal data is more vulnerable than we think – the incoming GDPR offers an opportunity to demystify the confusing…
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Why the race for divorce in London will continue
Litigants sometimes have to start the divorce race at a sprint: hours, minutes and even seconds can make a difference…
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Brexit transition could be ‘good news’ for immigration
With contradictory news about immigration rules during the Brexit transition period, due to commence in March 2019, progress in negotiations…
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Why you should keep track of your most critical digital assets
Online assets reflect on a person’s wealth, estates, tax status and reputational value, being on top of them all is…
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Can you ‘explain’ your wealth?
Unexplained wealth orders are new civil investigatory tools granted by the High Court and have the potential to be wide-reaching,…
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Unexplained Wealth Orders: How to protect assets from seizure
Unexplained Wealth Orders now form part of a global crackdown on financial crime, write Agnes Qaushie and Nabeel Osman There…
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High Court grants first unexplained wealth orders
The swift use of unexplained wealth orders (UWOs), introduced in January, demonstrates a determination to defeat financial crime, writes Hannah…
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Presley case exposes trusts hazards
It is important to choose trustees carefully to ensure the trust will be managed properly, and the risk of future…
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From Russia with love? Why London remains the world capital of divorce
Should an English Court allow international spouses to bring their divorce petition to the UK with the likelihood of achieving…
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Johnny Hallyday – death, money and disputes
The Johnny Hallyday case proves to be another example of a complex family dispute on death, writes Jessica Zimmerman “Pardon”,…
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