Writing a will won't always protect your estate after death, as the Miles Taylor case shows
The recent court victory of budding young opera singer Miles Taylor provides a salient reminder that the notion that your…
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The divorced wife who 'must get a job' has rocked the legal system
Charlotte Posnansky explains why the claimant in Wright v Wright might be changing more than just careers Last week, a…
BySending ex-wives back to work won't solve every divorce
Following Lord Justice Pitchford’s suggestion ex-wives go and find work Richard Phillips explains why it’s far from a simple solution…
ByAppointing a Facebook 'legacy contact' is no substitute for writing your will
Don’t rely on big tech – retrieving the online legacy of a loved one is still no mean feat without…
BySue Ann Arnall's billion dollar divorce cheque is cashed, but isn't enough
Recent cases only highlight the difficulty justice systems have in deciding who gets what in divorce settlements, says Charlotte Posnansky…
ByCreation of 'three person babies' raises questions about parenthood and identity
Parliamentary approval for mitochondrial donors will mean scrupulous regulation but means question marks over antecedents and designer babies says Michael…
ByFirst shots fired in billionaire H&M boss's property dispute
Stefan Persson wants to build a new house on his 10,000-acre estate, but his neighbour’s shooting rights may stop him,…
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The rise and rise of the DIY divorce
The internet has enabled people to conduct their own pre-divorce research, but lawyers warn that with great power comes great…
ByMishcon de Reya's Mayfair Private appoints new CEO
Alistair Morgan will lead clients through the maze of their affairs with family office services As Spear’s has previously reported,…
ByBBC betrays its tabloid thinking with Cliff Richard 'scoop of the year' bid
Far from taking pride in invading Cliff Richard’s privacy, the BBC should hang its head, says Dominic Crossley of Payne…
ByThe Cooper-Hohn ’337 million divorce settlement breaks new ground
The biggest divorce case in years has reached a multi-million-pound settlement – for now. Deborah Jeff investigates the implications The…
ByPanorama's programme on the Fake Sheikh shows the trickster trapped
Having brought low the great and the good, says Dominic Crossley of Payne Hicks Beach, Mazher Mahmood has himself now…
ByForget China's corruption and start looking at our own
Robert Amsterdam says we very easily criticise Xi Jinping and his politburo for corruption, but the UK and America are…
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The rise and rise of the trusted adviser, and how to tell if you have one
A few months ago, I found myself with a problem to solve. Nothing dramatic, but it involved understanding a number…
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Read Lifetime Achievement Award Winner Martyn Gowar’s Latest Column
My attention was drawn to a sad divorce case which highlights so many issues that can go wrong with the…
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This is what happens when someone presumed dead comes back to life
The trick-or-treaters are doing their rounds, but what if you had a miraculous and unexpected visitor? A long-lost friend, arisen…
ByRead Lifetime Achievement Award Winner Martyn Gowar's Latest Column
In the case of Shield v Shield and Shield, family loyalties (and fortunes) were at stake My attention was drawn…
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The multi-million-pound Miss Malaysia divorce throws gossipy titbits and transparency into the spotlight
The divorce case of Chai v Peng has made headlines across the British press in the last few weeks and…
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Surrogacy can bring the blessing of a child and the curse of legal tangles
Recent press reports concerning parents allegedly rejecting surrogate children on birth due to disability have brought renewed public attention to…
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Owning a superyacht can bring super troubles
As with a number of sectors, the superyacht industry has shown signs of recovery from the 2008 banking crisis. Recently…
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