Civil asset recovery – jurisdictional issues Parallel proceedings Is there any restriction on civil proceedings progressing in parallel with, or in advance of, criminal proceedings concerning the same subject matter? No, there is no legal restriction on civil proceedings progressing in parallel with, or in advance of, criminal proceedings on the same subject matter. The …
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When considering divorce finances, it is often difficult to determine a fair way of splitting business assets. This article explores how shares in private limited companies or interests in partnerships are typically dealt with on divorce, and the pre-emptive arrangements you can make to protect your company in the event of divorce. Asset Disclosure The …
A party to a marriage or civil partnership may understandably be concerned to know whether their spouse might be awarded a share of assets they have inherited if they ever divorce and would like to know what, if anything, they could do to reduce the chance of this happening. Firstly, there is a general principle, …
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The steps towards divorce in different jurisdictions differ and LawFuel has asked UK divorce lawyers Major Family Law at to explain the key steps to take with divorce law in the United Kingdom Whatever the reasons for divorce: infidelity, getting married too early or gradually drifting apart, it’s important to be aware of the process …
Publication of the NHS Resolution (NHSR) annual report in July closed one book and opened another, with the launch of ‘Advise, Resolve and Learn: Our strategy to 2025.’ Looking ahead, and despite the deep seated operational problems that currently beset the NHS post pandemic, where NHSR is concerned, at least, there are genuine grounds for optimism …
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As a therapist and family lawyer, I have seen counseling as an important way to help people go through the painful process of separation and divorce. But I have also seen how it can be misused so that individuals and/or their children are negatively impacted by counseling. In high conflict divorces (perhaps 20 percent of …
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The ongoing pandemic and financial crisis are placing a great deal of strain on couples, causing divorces to rise. Jackson Lees’ divorce expert, Anna Francis, explains the importance of seeking independent legal advice to secure your finances when going through a separation. The ongoing Covid-19 pandemic has been placing couples and families under a great …
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The family home is often the biggest asset in many divorce cases. Depending on the agreement reached between the parties involved, the property may need to be sold or transferred to one spouse, which can potentially attract capital gains tax (CGT) depending on the timing of sale/transfer and whether either party has already left the …
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