What is the law when parents abduct their children?
On 1 April 2014 Japan formally acceded to the Hague Convention on international child abduction. Japan had been subject to…
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Spear’s Index of Top 50 Family Lawyers Published
Spear’s Index of the top 50 family lawyers has been published in issue 38. To receive a free PDF of…
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From the interviews the Spear’s Research Unit conducted, three major themes emerged. If your lawyer has a smile on their…
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What divorcing couples can learn from Gwyneth Paltrow’s conscious uncoupling
Everyone and his wife (pardon the pun) is wondering what to make of this phrase ‘conscious uncoupling’ that Gwyneth Paltrow…
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Not all separating couples will want to head for the tranquil island of Eleuthera to mark their separation. But there…
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British wills can be Sharia compliant – but it’s complicated
Sharia law places great importance on the duty to write a will – ‘It is the duty of a Muslim…
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The Law Society has issued guidance on incorporating Sharia law into British wills, so what can be included in wills…
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Thank goodness prisoners are being saved from the scourge of books!
‘Justice’ secretary Chris Grayling is a stupid man and, true to form, he has done something stupid: he has banned…
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Gay marriage brings legal equality – but also legal pitfalls
The Marriage (Same Sex Couples) Act 2013 came into force on 13 March 2014 and same-sex marriage will become legal…
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As Jasper Conran takes the helm at the family firm, how best to plan for family succession?
Family succession planning and risk always go hand in hand, whatever the context. In this particular case, the story in…
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Why post-nups are a more attractive alternative to pre-nups
In light of the Law Commission’s recommendations that marital contracts should become law, experts predict a surge in interest in…
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Law Commission report on prenups will make both winners and losers
The Law Commission’s report launched last Thursday set out a series of recommendations on how England and Wales might reform…
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Can arbitration keep HNWs out of the courtroom when divorcing?
The news that a senior judge wants to make it easier for divorce settlements agreed by arbitration – rather than…
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What is a prenup?
The Love Contract Mention the word ‘prenup‘ and romance suddenly goes out the window. But any legal or financial guru…
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Going, going, gone… British passports up for auction
Author: by Chloe Barrow This week the trend of EU countries selling off passports to the wealthy took a surprising…
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Expert reaction to new prenuptial proposals
Commenting on Professor Elizabeth Cooke’s Report recommending pre-nuptial agreements become legally binding in court Chris Aitken, Head of Financial Planning…
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Even after your divorce is granted, is your bonus up for grabs?
Often on divorce, a husband or wife may earn a bonus after they have separated but before divorce. The question…
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Has the time come for a pan-European pre-nup?
Tomorrow the Law Commission of England & Wales will publish its long-awaited recommendations into the reform of pre-nuptial agreements. The…
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Hard-hit EU countries resort to selling passports to HNWs
Author: Chloe Barrow In the race to attract HNWs from overseas, desperate EU countries are offering residency and passports in…
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Why we shouldn’t have pardoned Alan Turing
Just before Christmas, Queen Elizabeth granted a posthumous pardon to Alan Turing. By common consent, Mr Turing was a remarkable…
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