21 November 2011
The long-awaited judgment in the case of Ms Jones and Mr Kernott was released by the Supreme Court on 9 November. In the absence of clarity through new legislation, many have been waiting for guidance on how to deal with an increasing problem in today's society: dealing with property disputes when unmarried couples separate. Please click on the title to view the full briefing.
04 May 2011
This note provides information on the Burges Salmon Family and Matrimonial team.
25 February 2011
On 6 April 2011, the new Family Procedure Rules 2010 will come into effect. These are a new set of rules which codify and unify the existing Family Proceedings Rules for all family proceedings from the Magistrates' Court to the High Court.
There is a stronger emphasis on the courts' role within family proceedings, both in terms of case management and mediation. There is also a new Part 25 which relates to experts, which will replace CPR Part 35. The Practice Direction that accompanies Part 25 has just been published.
Please click here to view Part 25.
Please click here to view Practice Direction 25A.
Please click here to view all the rules at Legislation.gov.uk
20 October 2010
London has a longstanding international reputation as the "Divorce Capital of the World", known
for the high level of financial settlements awarded by the courts here.
20 October 2010
The Supreme Court has today handed down its long awaited judgment in Radmacher v Granatino.
Couples who enter into Pre-Nups can now expect to be bound by them in the event of divorce.
07 October 2010
This note gives an overview of what "Pre-Nups" are, and the practicalities involved in obtaining one.
07 October 2010
This note applies to both married couples who are divorcing and to civil partners wishing to dissolve their partnership.
07 October 2010
This note discusses pension sharing, the issues involved and how it works.
07 October 2010
These notes set out how the divorce process works.
07 October 2010
This note helps to provide some information on the legal issues around the arrangement of children on separation.
07 October 2010
This note provides some information when looking at Divorce or alternatives.
07 October 2010
This note provides information on the legal rights of unmarried Couples when separating.
07 October 2010
This note discusses the legal options available when reaching a financial settlement.
07 October 2010
This note gives an overview of what "Pre-Nups" are, and the practicalities involved in obtaining one.
07 October 2010
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05 January 2010
Since the changes to inheritance tax in 2006, advisors have been talking about the advantages of using family partnerships
(FPs) as an alternative. FPs are seen to offer many of the same features as trusts, but (crucially) without an immediate 20% inheritance tax charge on their creation. However, few FPs have actually been created. The purpose of this briefing is to give a candid view of the benefits and pitfalls of FPs.
02 December 2009
This note gives an overview of what "Pre-Nups" are, and the practicalities involved in obtaining one.