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A heterosexual couple, Rebecca Steinfeld and Charles Keidan, recently lost their Court of Appeal battle to have a civil partnership instead of a marriage. They argued that opposite-sex couples are...
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More than 110,000 divorce proceedings were begun in 2015. Recent media reports have suggested that couples will soon be able to file for online divorce later this year under plans...
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In 2004, the government passed a law that allowed same-sex couples to enter into Civil Partnerships. Civil Partnerships were designed to be very similar to marriages, but by making them...
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From 1 April 2016, anyone buying residential property in addition to their main home became subject to a 3% increase in the Stamp Duty Land Tax (SDLT) that would previously...
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In 2017 a Family Court in Manchester ordered that a Father who had transitioned to become a woman should not have direct contact with his children because of the potential...
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Making a Will puts you in control. You can leave clear instructions on how your estate is to be distributed and you avoid your assets being subject to statutory intestacy...
Continue readingDying Without a Will in Gloucestershire: What the Intestacy Rules Mean for Your Family
What Happens If You Die Without a Will? Many people assume their family will automatically inherit their estate when they die. When, in reality, this isn’t always the case. If...
Understanding Property Searches: What They Are & Why They Matter
Property Searches are a vital part of the conveyancing process, helping buyers understand exactly what they are purchasing before they commit to a property. For first-time buyers and people moving...
Pre‑Nups Explained: What a Prenuptial Agreement Can (and Can’t) Do Before Marriage
A Proposal…and a Pre-Nup? With Valentine’s Day around the corner, a Pre-Nup may not be the most romantic thought, but for many couples planning a wedding, it can be one...
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