Family and Matrimonial

It may sound overcautious to say so, but it is always worth taking legal advice before entering into any significant arrangement, even when it is with a trusted member of...

The recent Budget contained an announcement that will be unwelcome news for some property owners. The sale of a person’s principal private residence has always received favourable treatment for...

Proposals to link the cost of being granted probate over an estate valued at more than £5,000 (currently fixed at £215 for those applying individually or £155 if applying through...

The leasehold system in the UK has been crying out for reform for years, and the Government has decided to tackle the issues through the medium of a new consultation...

Modern litigation spans the globe and issues concerning cross-border service of documents and jurisdiction often raise difficulties that make specialist legal advice essential. That was certainly so in a High...

You may be forgiven for thinking that the authorities always follow proper procedures, but that is not the case, and when they fail, their actions may not be legally valid....

It is commonplace for one spouse to control the family finances and, while relations are amicable, this usually causes few issues. However, if the relationship falls apart and separation or...

When a man’s first wife died, he inherited her share of the property they had owned jointly. At the time, he was living with his third wife, and the couple...

A recent case may raise alarm bells for anyone thinking about adding a basement to a property which is divided. It involved a terraced house which was converted into...

When people need to go into care, the local councils that end up supporting the care costs are well known for their doggedness in attempting to ensure that the person...