Landmark Case on Child Access and Same Sex Partnerships
A Court of Appeal decision last week ruled that a lesbian couple bringing up a two-year old boy must allow…
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ByLandmark Civil Partnership Divorce Case: Unfair or Uncertain?
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ByNon-Doms Can Invest in the UK Without Paying Tax
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ByNames and Arms Clauses: Inheritance, Adoption and Family Disputes
An ancient tradition of expecting your heir to take your name and coat of arms has led to a modern…
ByWithers: Analysis of New FATCA Regulations
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ByWhy Prenups Should be Legally Binding
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ByProposals to Give Inheritance Rights to Cohabiting Couples
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ByWithout a Will, There’s No Way
The Law Commission has proposed alleviating some of the misery when your partner dies intestate. Chris Belcher of Mills &…
ByPoorly Drafted Wills Provoke Family Feuds
Ready, Willing and Able The consequences of a poorly drafted will can tear families apart. Get it right while you…
ByHong Kong: Divorce Capital of Asia
No Kowloon Honeymoon When it comes to divorce Hong Kong style, says Sharon Ser, expect English law and English QCs…
ByProposed Tax Relief for Non-Doms
Phew! That’s a Relief Proposed laws that will limit the tax liabilities of non-doms are a welcome development. More, please,…
ByGaines-Cooper loses appeal: expert reaction
Robert Gaines-Cooper, the Seychelles-based millionaire entrepreneur, has lost his appeal in the Supreme Court against a High Court decision which…
ByGay Marriage… Gay Divorce… Gay Prenups…
We hear a lot these days about messy divorces and their legal implications — but what about the growing number…
ByNo puedes comprarme amor, or Can’t buy me love
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ByCan You Split This?
There’s plenty of change when it comes to splitting the money in a divorce, says Tanya Roberts of Charles Russell…
ByTime is Money
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ByHands Off the Loot!
FOR ANY HIGH-NET-WORTH individual, safeguarding one’s money from attack, either from the tax man or other predators, is normally a…
ByHacked Off!
Who’s listening to your phone calls, asks Josh Spero THERE ARE BETTER ways to start the day than leaning over…
ByChartered Flight
Caroline Garnham on the quandaries that face HNWs looking to move abroad, from the quality of life and culture of…
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