1. Introduction 1.1 Taxation of Spouses 1.2 Summary of taxes 1.2.1 Income Tax 1.2.2 Capital Gains Tax 1.2.3 Inheritance Tax 1.2.4 Stamp Duty 1.2.5 Council Tax 1.2.6 Value Added Tax 1.2.7 Corporation Tax 1.2.8 National Insurance 2. Taxation of Spouses during Marriage 2.1 Income Tax 2.1.1 Personal Allowances 2.1.2 Joint
The recent announcement at the Labour Party conference by the shadow attorney-general Emily Thornberry MP has re-highlighted the importance of reform of rights of cohabitants. An increasing number of couples are deciding to cohabit rather than enter into a marriage or a civil partnership. According to the Research Briefing published
Prof David Hodson OBE KC(Hons) MCIArb and renowned legal correspondent Joshua Rosenberg, join Kate Daly of Amicable in The Divorce Podcast to discuss the proposed reform by the Law Commission in respect of financial outcomes on divorce. Specifically to discuss whether 50/50 is a fair way to divide money and
Separation, when a relationship breaks down, can be a very stressful process for the adults involved, but even more stressful for the children who are trying to cope with the changes. School, and similarly nursery in the early stages of education, is critical in a child’s life. Children spend most
For those romantics, escapees from tradition (Las Vegas chapel not country church) or the merely impetuous, what does getting married abroad mean in terms of validity of the marriage? And for those who marry abroad and subsequently move to live in the UK, is their marriage recognised? The determination of
On 4 April 2023, The Law Commission announced its next review of the laws that determine how finances are dealt with after divorce and dissolution of civil partnership. This review has been announced 50 years after the passing of The Matrimonial Causes Act 1973 (‘The MCA’) and almost 20 years
iFLG in the European Court of Human Rights The European Court of Human Rights has now handed down its decision in the matter of Agarwal v Czech Republic (Application no. 44870/19). Our client, Mr Pallav Agarwal, claimed a breach of his human rights following custody proceedings in the Czech courts.
The concept of ‘no fault divorce’ was finally introduced in England and Wales on 6th April 2022. The law now provides that the only ground for divorce/dissolution is irretrievable breakdown. It has removed the ‘blame game’ for couples seeking a divorce. Change in the law is also on the cards
The President of the Family Division has very recently handed down his decision in this matter of: Re: S (A Child) (Jurisdiction) [2022] EWHC 1720 (Fam), in which we acted for the successful applicant mother. Whilst the facts of the case are unique, the judgment serves as a helpful reminder
Introduction From today (6 April) there will be a huge change in the way couples divorce in England & Wales when the new no-fault divorce law pursuant to the divorce, Dissolution and Separation Act 2020 comes into effect. This no-fault approach to divorce has been long awaited and is welcomed
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