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The English Divorce Procedure

To commence divorce proceedings in England and Wales you first need to be married. This isn’t always as obvious as it sounds. We are frequently approach to advise on whether a marriage exists in the...

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Wyatt v Vincent: the long arm of divorce settlements

On 11th March the Supreme Court delivered its long awaited judgement on the case of Wyatt v Vincent. This was a much publicised claim by the wife of an eco-millionaire worth £57 million. It is an...

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The family home and capital gains tax

There is a common misconception that there is no Capital Gains Tax (CGT) to be paid on the transfer of the former matrimonial home between spouses or civil partners following separation. The general...

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What is separation for tax purposes?

The date a couple separate can often prove crucial when dealing with tax issues arising from a divorce. If there is a transfer of property between the couple after the end of the tax year in which they...

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Do you know the net value of your assets?

In a divorce settlement, when considering the value of the assets, it is essential to ensure that the net value of those assets are accurately obtained. Apart from ensuring a proper valuation of the...

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Richard Branson’s support for pre-nups sparks debate

One of the UK’s highest profile business men has endorsed the use of pre-nuptial agreements for married couples, sparking debate in the national press. Writing in his blog this week, Richard Branson...

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Avoiding a taxing divorce

As the end of the current 2014/15 tax year grows closer, couples who have separated during this tax year (since 6 April 2014) should consider carefully the timing and the tax consequences of splitting...

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Guidelines for ex parte (without notice) orders

There are times when courts have to make orders without one party being told about it because of concerns such as how they may respond if they knew that the order could be made in advance of it being...

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Changes to family law – a year on

The significant changes made to the family justice system in April 2014 were said by the President of the Family Division Sir James Munby as being the start of a “cultural revolution”. Radical changes...

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The cost of concealing your assets

A recent court case, Joy v Joy-Morancho & Others (High Court August 2015), has highlighted how a husband or wife’s misconduct in divorce proceedings, whilst not always affecting the final outcome...

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