High Court Aids Widow Left in Precarious Position by Husband’s Death

22 August 2022 There can be few questions of greater importance than 'Who is my parent?'. A judge made that point in taking the unprecedented step of enabling rectification of an…

17 August 2022 In a ruling which will be greeted with joy by the growing community of self-builders, a couple who made a very handsome return on their 'Grand Designs'-style project…

12 August 2022 Lasting powers of attorney (LPAs) enable thousands of vulnerable people to have their financial and other affairs managed by others whom they trust. However, as a High Court…

9 August 2022 In divorce proceedings, those who make overly ambitious financial claims or fail to enter into reasonable negotiations are highly likely to end up worse off. The point…

4 August 2022 Claims to non-UK residency for tax purposes are a political and fiscal hot potato and HM Revenue and Customs (HMRC) are, to say the least, reluctant to…

1 August 2022 There will always be some people who believe that making your own will represents a sensible economy. However, as a High Court ruling strikingly showed, saving the modest…

27 July 2022 Vindictive bloggers who hide behind a cloak of anonymity may feel that they can use the internet to subject innocent people to abuse with complete impunity. However,…

21 July 2022 Freehold owners of land generally believe that, subject to planning permission, they can develop their properties in whatever way they wish. However, as a High Court ruling…

18 July 2022 It is obviously right that fathers should pick up a fair share of the tab for raising their offspring, but exactly how deep into their pockets should…

15 July 2022 Couples generally either own their homes as joint tenants or as tenants in common. The distinction between the two may not be widely understood but, as a High…