Litigation – whether potential or actual, can be costly and lengthy but what happens when one of the parties dies? In certain circumstances the court has the power to substitute and appoint a personal representative for the estate. The rules however depend on whether Proceedings are already underway Whether the deceased was the (potential) Claimant …
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Separating is a complicated and emotionally draining process for any family – often affecting children as much if not more than the parents. Emma Hildesley on how parents can best navigate the challenges while minimising their children’s distress. Of all the messages in author and therapeutic mediator Jill Goldson’s latest book Child Inclusion in Parenting …
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People are often encouraged to wait until they are older to marry. It sort of makes sense in an older means you’re wiser kind of way. But as with all matters of the heart, it seems, logic and reason just do not factor in, and what you think is right can often be wrong. The …
Estate planning is often seen as a straightforward task — write a Will, choose an executor, and distribute your assets as you wish. But in practice, poor planning, unclear intentions, or outdated documents can quickly lead to confusion, disputes, and costly litigation. From complex family dynamics to missteps in structuring assets like trusts and superannuation, …
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Roula Khalaf, Editor of the FT, selects her favourite stories in this weekly newsletter. When K went back to work after four years away from the office, she was excited — like she “had a piece of herself back”. But her husband? He never “really got” the importance she put on her career. “Suddenly the …
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I’m now a 33-year-old woman living in the suburbs. Setting up a birdhouse outside my home office window is a rite of passage. Every time I see movement above my laptop, I glance up to find one of two things: either a bird or a squirrel. If it’s the former, I say, “Look how red …
Daughters are not easy. Any parent of a daughter will probably tell you that boys are far less difficult to raise. Because of this cultural opinion, whether or not it’s entirely true, daughters have also long been one of the contributing factors of divorce, at least according to research done in the U.S. Although those …
It comes as no surprise that divorce is harmful for children. Most would likely highlight the emotional strain imposed on children from the loss of normal relations between parents, but harmful effects can be economic. Dividing the family into two households means lower incomes and financially costly negotiations, which could impact children over the long …
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The rise of group litigation in the UK could cost the economy almost £18bn, a free market thinktank based in Brussels has estimated. The European Centre for International Political Economy (ECIPE) said that, between 2008 and 2023, the UK recorded 156 group or “mass” litigation cases, “far surpassing” any other country in Europe. It …
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