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Feb 2025
Key Points about Wills and Divorce During Divorce Proceedings While your existing Will remains valid until your divorce has been finalised, your spouse can still benefit from your Will if you die before the final order (or decree absolute for divorce started before 6th April 2022) is granted. This is why it is important to…
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Feb 2025
Buyers and Sellers Beware: The ‘Hole’ Truth? When people are selling a property, they are required to answer questions within the Sellers Property Information Form, including any defects the property as. This case highlights the importance of answering the questions honestly and accurately. On the 10 February 2025, Mr Justice Fancourt handed down judgement in…
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Feb 2025
Changes to spousal maintenance payments As the cost-of-living increases, individuals relying on spousal maintenance payments for support or those who have been ordered to pay spousal maintenance may face difficulties. We look at whether it is possible to change the amount being paid. When a couple divorces, a financial order should be made, setting out…
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Feb 2025
RE: 381 Southwark Park Road RTM Co Ltd v Click St Andrews Ltd (In Liquidation) Developers often create ‘special purpose vehicles’ (‘SPVs’) in order to carry out developments. These SPVs are then wound up following the completion of the project. The creation of these SPVs grants its parent companies the ability to avoid liability for any defective works that may have occurred throughout the development of the…
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Jan 2025
Divorce is a challenging time, and resolving financial matters can often add stress. While court proceedings are sometimes necessary, there are alternative methods available in England and Wales that can save time, reduce costs, and minimise conflict. In this blog, we explore the primary alternatives to court for financial settlements: mediation, collaborative law, solicitor negotiation,…
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Jan 2025
Defamation of character is a legal concept that addresses harm caused by false statements about an individual or organisation. While the principles behind defamation may seem straightforward, the law itself strikes a delicate balance between two fundamental rights: the right to protect one’s reputation and the right to freedom of expression. What is defamation of…
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