How divorce affects your philanthropy
Couples involved in joint philanthropic activities may find themselves inextricably linked even when the relationship breaks down, writes Katie O’Callaghan…
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Declining divorce rates reveal the urgent need for legal reform
The downturn in divorce rates do not indicate a positive shift in attitudes to marriage – so much as the…
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Why the law says no to vistas
What should you do when your view of the Somerset countryside is obscured by unsightly constructions? A recent case points…
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The potential pitfalls of property co-ownership
While prospective homeowners struggle with complex paperwork during a purchase, details about the nature of the ownership between unmarried couples…
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What the EuroMillions dispute teaches about family wealth
Are your kids entitled to your windfall? The EuroMillions family feud highlights some caveats of passing down wealth to the…
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Whose fault is it anyway?
It’s time for the absurd fault-based divorce system to end, says Christopher Jackson No one could accuse divorce law in…
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Parkinson will case raises important questions
The upcoming dispute over the ex-Tory minister’s estate raises some important questions, writes Andrew Francis It’s the latest in a…
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How to save the third generation of family wealth
‘Rags to riches and back again in three generations’ still holds true, according to a recent study, but there are…
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The great ‘genius’ debate in divorce
High earners can learn a lot about ‘special contribution’ in divorce from the Court of Appeal decision in Work v…
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Revealed: Britain’s top 50 divorce lawyers
There are new entrants to both the Top Ten and the Top Recommended categories in this year’s Spear’s Family Law…
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Non-dom reform: not as dead as you think
Forget what you may have heard, there’s a good chance the government may want to revisit the changes to the…
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How marathons bring out the best in philanthropy
The London marathon showcased the best of humanity, but it is important to recognise the annual one-day event as a…
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Why London will remain the divorce capital of the world
London Courts increasingly attract a discerning group of international big money divorce cases, and the trend will continue well into…
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Should geniuses get a larger share of the divorce pie?
The phrase ‘genius’ has historically been reserved for the likes of Einstein, Da Vinci and Mozart, but a recent ongoing…
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Lease restrictions: are your pets in peril?
A recent case is drawing attention to leasing regulations that could effectively part occupants from their pets, even with the…
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Mind the wealth gap: why baby boomers should make lifetime gifts to the young
As baby boomers sail through their lives with comfortable pension pots, it is high time they lend a hand to…
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What Britain’s divorce from the EU means for your family
‘Shopping’ for a financially favourable EU jurisdiction for divorce is unfair for HNWs, but Brexit might mean there is more…
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Children must be seen and heard in divorce
During family breakdown, listening to the voice of the children caught between conflicting parents is the best way to allay…
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Are trusts the new pre-nups for wealthy families?
With parents becoming more concerned about losing family wealth to the in-laws in case of a divorce of their children,…
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Why now is the time to pop the question
Forget Cupid, you should pop the question this Valentine’s Day to help protect your wealth and that of your loved…
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