Recent government proposals may soon change how unused pension funds and death benefits are treated when someone passes away, potentially exposing more families to inheritance tax (IHT). This could have […]
Parties The person submitting the Divorce Application is called the Applicant. The person responding to the Divorce Application is called the Respondent. If it is a joint Divorce Application the […]
Financial claims On Divorce a husband and wife have claims against each other for: The Court has the power to make the above range of Orders. Property Often a person’s […]
Update Your Will Week 2025 is this week, starting Monday 3rd March and going on till Sunday 9th March 2025. Organised by The Association of Lifetime Lawyers, the campaign highlights […]
Divorce Procedure Once the Court has issued your Divorce Application there will be a minimum timeframe of 20 weeks between the issue of the Divorce Application and the Conditional Order […]
Arbitration is a process whereby a legally binding outcome known as a reward is made if you have been unable to reach agreement on a range of family related financial […]
How does a marriage or civil partnership end? Both marriage and civil partnerships are legal contracts and therefore, a marriage will only be ended by divorce or death. Civil partnerships […]
You may recall, in our previous Blog ‘Does the New Labour Government Mean The End of Leasehold Properties For Good?’ we discussed the Leasehold And Freehold Reform Act 2024, which […]
The New Year is often seen as a time for fresh starts and resolutions, but it’s also a good opportunity to ensure your legal affairs are in order. Hart Reade […]
As we approach the holiday season, it’s more important than ever to be on the lookout for potential scams. Help protect your family, friends, and clients by staying aware of […]
And what effect will this have on the Employers? Prior to the 2024 election the Labour party announced their commitment to strengthen worker’s rights in the UK. In October 2024, […]
John Benson, Partner and Head of The Private Client Department reflects on some areas he’s been asked to advise on since last month’s budget announcement. These have included key clarifications […]
