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Mar 2025
Where parents do not live together and one parent takes on most of the day-to-day care for a child, it is usually the case that the other parent will make regular payments to them, known as child maintenance. This financial support is generally paid until a child reaches 16 or until they finish A-levels or…
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Feb 2025
Figures from the Office of National Statistics show that while divorces for some couples are slowing, among those aged 65 and over, rates are increasing. The data harvested between 2005 and 2015 has revealed that the increase in the number of men aged 65 and over who are divorcing is up 23%, while the number…
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Feb 2025
To succeed in a defamation claim, the claimant must establish the following key elements: Defamatory Statement: The statement made must lower the claimant’s reputation in the eyes of a reasonable person. The judge must determine “whether the behaviour or views that the offending statement attributes to a claimant are contrary to common, shared values of…
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Feb 2025
Key Points about Wills and Divorce During Divorce Proceedings While your existing Will remains valid until your divorce has been finalised, your spouse can still benefit from your Will if you die before the final order (or decree absolute for divorce started before 6th April 2022) is granted. This is why it is important to…
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Feb 2025
Buyers and Sellers Beware: The ‘Hole’ Truth? When people are selling a property, they are required to answer questions within the Sellers Property Information Form, including any defects the property as. This case highlights the importance of answering the questions honestly and accurately. On the 10 February 2025, Mr Justice Fancourt handed down judgement in…
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Feb 2025
Changes to spousal maintenance payments As the cost-of-living increases, individuals relying on spousal maintenance payments for support or those who have been ordered to pay spousal maintenance may face difficulties. We look at whether it is possible to change the amount being paid. When a couple divorces, a financial order should be made, setting out…
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