What are Marital Agreements? A Marital Agreement (sometimes also called a Nuptial Agreement) is an agreement entered into between two parties during their relationship (which can either be before or after their marriage), which sets out their intentions as to what should happen to their assets in the event they
The Changes Announced The Autumn Budget introduced some significant changes to Inheritance Tax (IHT) which are likely to mean family law aspects of succession planning will become more pertinent. This article seeks to explain why. The rate of Inheritance Tax (40%), personal nil-rate threshold (£325,000) and the treatment of
Many couples, despite living together, never seek to legally formalise their living and financial arrangements. They mistakenly believe that the concept of a ‘common law’ husband and wife applies to them namely that they will automatically have financial claims against each other simply because they live together. The reality is
David Hodson OBE MCIArb explores areas where, post Brexit and with the differences behind them of continued membership, the UK and the EU should work together collaboratively for the benefit of international families and to further International family Law. This is a work in progress and has been shared with
The statistics produced annually by the ONS give a snapshot of the trends in relationships and families in the UK. There are often stark and sometimes shocking – seeming statistics provided annually, but the underlying trends are of greater significance for advisers. There has been a trend away from marriage
The Regulation The EU Matrimonial Property Regulation is 2016/1103 with a full title of Council Regulation of 24 June 2016 implementing enhanced cooperation in the area of jurisdiction, applicable law and the recognition and enforcement of decisions in matters of Matrimonial Property regimes. It should be read alongside Council Regulation
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