Hidden Assetts
March 14, 2016In the case of KG v LG 2015, the Wife applied for permission to appeal the Consent Order made in 2010 to be set aside on the grounds of non-disclosure. […]
In the case of KG v LG 2015, the Wife applied for permission to appeal the Consent Order made in 2010 to be set aside on the grounds of non-disclosure. […]
An increase in UK house prices combined with the freezing of the nil-rate band at £325,000 is leading to more families paying Inheritance Tax on the death of a relative. […]
Family and Children In the case of Re D (Children) (Abduction), the Court considered the mother’s application for the children to be returned to live with her in France. The […]
It is well established that if a person deliberately deprives themselves of the benefit of an asset, for example by placing that asset in Trust for others during their lifetime, […]
In the judgement referred to as 2015 EWHC 2621 (Fam), issues arose as to whether family proceedings should be heard in open Court. The Court considered Art 8 (right to […]
Reasonable provision for an adult child – Illot v Mitson revisited A previous blog commented on the case of Illot v Mitson which had appeared to change the way in […]
Have you been excluded from a Will? Does a loved one’s Will fail to make reasonable financial provision for you? Jacqueline Penfold, a Partner in our Litigation Department, answers questions […]
In the case of Aburn v. Aburn 2016, the parties were married for 20 years. There were two children of the marriage aged 14 and 19 years. The Husband was […]
In the case of WS v WS 2015, the Court considered how to deal with the disparity between the parties’ pension provision. The Wife was aged 56 and the Husband […]
Children – Relocation Application Involving Teenagers In the case of H v C and Another 2015, the Court considered an appeal against the refusal of a mother to relocate with […]
The Court of Protection has opened their doors to the public and media for the first time. The Court of Protection makes decisions about the property and finances, and also […]
Divorce In the case of Associated Newspapers Ltd v. Bannatyne (2015), the Court considered whether the newspaper was able to disclose certain documents. This case relates to the business man, […]
