What is no-fault divorce? No- Fault divorce means the couple agree amicably to the divorce and make a joint application to court. The recent changes in 2020 removes unnecessary conflict to ease the stress on couples and children New minimum wait of 20 weeks between application and conditional order of divorce Part of wider action […]
Dividing assets in a divorce: A comprehensive guide One of the most common concerns that people have when getting divorced is what happens to any assets, they hold whether shared or not. Separation and divorce can be very distressing, particularly when it comes to considering how you should separate your finances. The current law as […]
What is parental responsibility? All mothers and most fathers have legal rights and responsibilities as a parent – known as ‘parental responsibility’. If you have parental responsibility, your most important roles are to: provide a home for the child protect and maintain the child You’re also responsible for: disciplining the child choosing and providing for […]
Inheritance tax, or IHT, is primarily a tax that takes effect on death. When a person dies, IHT is charged on the value of their estate subject to various exemptions and reliefs. The value of the estate is broadly assets less liabilities and includes certain gifts made whilst the person was alive (lifetime gifts). It […]