Déjà vu? Changes to the French Civil Code and forced heirship
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If you own property in France you will probably be aware that in England and Wales there is a great deal of freedom over the contents of your Will which is not replicated in many European countries, which often operate a form of “forced heirship” .
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Providing a realistic valuation of farm assets in the case of divorce can be ‘tricky’ not only because of the inherent uncertainties farmers face such as weather, rising prices and subsidies but now also because of a seven-year Brexit transition rule, says family law specialist Philippa Yeo.
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No-fault divorce online – what your clients need to know
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It has recently been reported that, perhaps unsurprisingly, there has been a rise in the number of divorce applications filed since “no-fault” divorce came into force on 6 April 2022.
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International surrogacy: Do you need legal advice?
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Do you need a solicitor when entering to an international surrogacy agreement? Family law specialist Sarah Wood-Heath reviews a recent case where the intended parents did not seek legal advice.
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Seriousness of parental alienation highlighted in recent case
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With a rapid rise in cases of parental alienation in the UK, a recent Judgement has shown that Courts are not taking the matter lightly and are unafraid to take action against offenders.
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The FCA’s thematic review of retirement income advice – A “mixed picture”
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Announced in January 2023, the FCA has recently published its latest thematic review into retirement income advice. The FCA has published its report TR24/1 alongside a Dear CEO letter asking firms to make improvements to their processes.
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Paloma Faith has recently ignited a rather controversial parenting debate, saying that she doesn’t like the word co-parenting because ‘co’ implies 50/50 and she doesn’t believe it ever is. But does ‘co’ really imply equal care?
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