Divorce & Separation,Financial Issues
What is a Joint Tenancy and how do you Sever it?
By Punam Denley of Blanchards Law. If the matrimonial home is held in the joint names of yourself and your spouse/partner and is held by you as “joint tenants” upon the death of one of the joint…
Divorce & Separation,Financial Issues
How do you protect your interest in your home if you are not on the Deeds?
By Punam Denley of Blanchards Law. If, the matrimonial home is held in your sole name then you should be advised that to protect themselves, your spouse may enter a Homes Right Notice which should…
Children,Divorce & Separation,Financial Issues
How do you vary a Spousal Maintenance or a Child Maintenance Order?
Maintenance usually takes the form of regular payments made by one party (say, the husband) to enable the payee (say, the wife) to meet their own needs and the needs of any children of that family.…
Trust & Inheritance Issues,Financial Issues
The Bare Necessities – What Bare Trusts Mean For You
A bare trust (sometimes called a simple trust) is one in which trustees hold property for the beneficiary, with all capital and income derived from it belonging to the beneficiary by immediate and…
Divorce & Separation,Financial Issues
What Is Pension Sharing On Divorce And How Do You Get It?
The Telegraph has reported that Pension Sharing Orders (PSO) rose by 11% this year. This month sees the launch of the government's flagship 'Auto-Enrolment' scheme, where by everyone gets a pension…
International Family Law,Nuptial Agreements,Financial Issues
The EU Maintenance Regulation – A Simplification
Where are we a year and a bit on? Since 18th June 2011 we have been living, along with 26 other EU Member States, with a new Council Regulation on jurisdiction, applicable law, recognition and…
Muslim doctor loses appeal court bid to strip ex-wife of settlement
It has been reported in the last few days that the English court has rejected an appeal from a Dr Zaid Al-Saffar to overturn the financial order made in her favour. Dr al-Saffar is a consultant…
Pensions at risk on bankruptcy
The recent High Court Chancery Division case of re Raithatha –v- Williamson ([2012] EWHC 909 (Ch)) establishes a new legal precedent whereby a bankrupt can be ordered to draw down his pension in…
How does the Family Court assess Spousal Maintenance?
Clients in divorce matters, family solicitors and readers of this article will know well that matrimonial law in England and Wales is more of an art than a science, with judges accorded a such…
Taking Your Spouse’s Documents – Seek Help Before You Help Yourself
A quick resume of the Court of Appeal decision in Imerman v Imerman on 29th July 2010, reported at [2010] EWCA Civ 908. The Master of the Rolls Lord Neuberger gave judgment with two other Lord…
