One of the most contentious elements of a divorce is the division of assets. Central to this is understanding the different types of assets involved, particularly with regards to matrimonial and non-matrimonial assets. The need to differentiate between matrimonial and non-matrimonial assets is brought into sharper focus because the Court’s starting point is to find […]
Business crime continues to have an enormous impact on UK businesses. In their 2022 Crime Survey for England and Wales, the government recorded an estimated 3.5 million incidents of fraud and 2.2 million incidents of theft against businesses in the UK in 2020 alone so how can businesses protect themselves against business crime? It’s also […]
If it comes into force, Gloria’s Law will ensure that no elderly or vulnerable person ever dies alone while staying in a care home. During the recent pandemic hundreds died isolated and alone in care homes. This is heart wrenching enough. The fact their families and friends were unable comfort let alone say goodbye to their […]
Since its introduction the Housing Act 1988 has enabled private landlords to use ‘no fault evictions’ to repossess their properties, even when the tenants have not given them any cause for an eviction. The government is now committed to a Bill that will end no fault evictions but what will the changes to ‘no fault eviction’ […]
Today more and more parents are helping their children get onto the property ladder, pay for a wedding, or just make them a little more comfortable. However, what happens to a family loan in a divorce or separation? What is a family loan? A family loan is a sum of money lent by one family […]
Following the Court of Appeal’s recent decision to uphold Knowles J’s ruling in A v B and another [2023] EWCA Civ 360, our Head of Chambers – Richard Barton – sat down with our Head of Family – Maria Hancock – to discuss the key facts and the impact the outcome could have on both Family and […]
You must have been married for at least one year before you can get divorced. If your marriage breaks down before you have been married for a year, you have the option to separate until the end of the first calendar year. However, you would need to come to an arrangement over how you will […]
The short answer is yes, landlords can evict tenants who break their tenancy agreement. However, it is vital they follow the correct legal procedures. There are, understandably, a number of measures in place to protect tenants against landlords or their agents harassing them or evicting them illegally. What are the grounds a landlord can use […]
Although all divorce cases are completely different depending on the people and circumstances involved, the most common mistakes while negotiating a divorce settlement include: 1. Not seeking legal advice This must be number one on the list. Divorce can be a complicated process. Therefore, it is essential you take advice from a qualified and experienced […]
Reports of landlords serving eviction notices against vulnerable tenants have recently been rising. But what is the actual position? Can a landlord evict a vulnerable person? What is an eviction notice? An eviction notice is official notice that your landlord (this could be a private landlord or your council or housing association) wants to evict […]