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Sadly, divorce is now a fact of life. In the UK it is estimated that approximately 40% of marriages end in divorce. It is always wise to know your legal and financial rights in the event of separation from your spouse. Here are some tips from our divorce lawyers.
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A study by Canada Life in February 2024 revealed that 51% of adults in the UK do not have a will and of those, 13% have no intention of having one. So how do you ensure that you have a say in who inherits your assets? Dying without a will means that the state dictates who inherits what - and that may not be what you want. Making a will is the only answer.
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Couples going through a divorce are increasingly resolving their financial matters by mutual agreement. We have seen that the introduction of 'no-fault divorce' has made it easier for couples to part on amicable terms, allowing them to settle financial issues without extensive solicitor involvement or lengthy legal battles.
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Anna Sutcliffe takes a closer look at the recent case of Langley v Qin and the position the court holds with predatory marriages.
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This case relates to an estate which comprises of a farmhouse, cottage, land, helicopter and two companies renting out various properties (value £4 million).
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On 26 July 2023, Judgment was handed down by His Honour Judge Hodge KC on the re-trial of the case of Rea v Rea [2023] EWHC 1901 (Ch). This is an interesting case being a rare example of a successful validity claim on the grounds of undue influence. What can we learn from this decision?
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I acted for the beneficiary of a trust who was concerned that trust assets to which he was entitled had been maladministered.
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My clients were two of three trustees, and the claim against them was brought by their third co-trustee, the surviving widow of the deceased.
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