Divorce Mythbusters
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There are many myths about who has what rights when a marriage breaks down. In our experience, a belief in those myths can lead people to make decisions they otherwise wouldn’t or shouldn’t make. Here are some common examples: My divorce has been finalised, so my ex cannot make a financial claim against me. Unless […]
5 Tips for a cheaper divorce
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Many people find themselves reluctant to take legal advice for fear of the costs, but what if that fear is the very thing that leads you to accept an outcome which ultimately costs you more. Below are some tips for how you can both obtain legal advice and keep costs down. 1. Get expert advice […]
Daldeep Jaswal elected President of the Tunbridge Wells, Tonbridge and District Law Society
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Daldeep Jaswal, Partner and Head of Commercial Property at Buss Murton Law has been elected President of the Tunbridge Wells, Tonbridge and District Law Society. The Society which is made up of local legal professionals aims to strengthen relationships between its members and to discuss issues affecting the profession as well as responding to Government […]
Does divorce inevitably mean war? The simple answer is no!
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It is a commonly held belief that when a relationship breaks down, there must be a winner and therefore there must be a loser.
Mirror Wills – A Word of Caution
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Mirror Wills or Joint Wills are legal documents where the contents of one Will are almost exactly replicated in the other.
Latest News on Social Care Cost Funding
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The £72,500 cap on social care costs that an individual could expect to spend on his or her residential care, which was due to come into effect in 2020, has been scrapped.
Cohabitation Awareness
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Be aware – there is no such thing as common law husband and wife!
Stamp Duty Land Tax for First Time Buyers and other property taxes
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It had been rumoured that Chancellor Phillip Hammond would re-introduce a Stamp Duty Land Tax exemption for first time buyers (something which has existed in the past)
Don’t Ignore Pensions on Divorce
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People who are getting divorced overlook pensions at their peril
Varying Spousal Maintenance Payments after Divorce
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Once the divorce is over and a financial order has been made, life usually becomes more settled for all concerned. However, some orders contain a provision for maintenance for an ex-spouse, setting out how much is to be paid and for how long. These orders reflect the circumstances, income and expenses of the parties at […]