A divorce is supposed to draw a line under a relationship, bringing it to a formal end.
The ideal scenario is that the parties move on, on terms that properly reflect their entitlements on separation. They will have sorted out their differences, made provisions for their children, and shared their...
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Debts are resilient, outliving their owners.
Far from wiping the slate clean, a person’s death often brings to light the full extent of their liabilities. There may well be the more usual type of debt like a mortgage, a loan, or a tax bill that must be taken care of as part of the process of...
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Owning or occupying property, whether it is a building or a piece of land, comes with an entitlement to use it in particular ways.
It also comes with responsibilities, including in respect of neighbours and neighbouring property. Rights can be impinged on, often unintentionally; for example, one pa...
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We all need to plan for the distribution of the money, possessions and other assets that accumulate during our lifetime.
It is often assumed that these things will pass to certain family members or friends, but it really is up to you to decide how you would like to divide up your estate and who sho...
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Divorce, dissolution, and military pensions
One of the realities of a relationship breakdown is that, alongside the emotional challenges, there will be practical things that just have to get sorted out.
High on the agenda will be the division of assets. During your marriage or civil partnership yo...
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Vacant possession is a term which really is confined to legal talk. But you’ll almost certainly come across it if you are buying or selling a home, or if you’re a landlord or tenant in a leasehold arrangement.
So what exactly is vacant possession? Well, it is a standard pro...
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The rigidity of the daily grind is an all-too-common complaint. While work is a huge part of most people’s lives, it is just that – apart. And the pursuit of a good balance between professional life and personal life is rarely off the average person’s agenda.
For many of us, alter...
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Most of us will have heard about the new stamp duty costs for anyone buying a second home by now. The increased rates were introduced nearly 12 months ago, in April 2016. In summary, the new rates mean that anyone who is buying a second home will pay an additional 3% on top of the Stamp Duty Land Ta...
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If you’ve decided to set up a business from home, there are a few things you’ll need to consider first.
Before you start, check if you need to inform your mortgage provider if you own the property you’ll be working from or, if you are renting, check with your landlord first.
Depe...
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Due to new legislation, brought into effect this month, motorists caught using their mobile phones while driving will now automatically receive an on the spot fine of £200 and their licence will be endorsed with 6 penalty points. This represents a doubling of the existing penalties...
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