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“Do I have to return my engagement ring?” – Navigating prenuptial agreements
When relationships break down, emotions often run high. Alongside difficult conversations about children, finances and property, personal items can suddenly become the focus of dispute. One question that arises more often than you might expect is: “Do I have to give the engagement or wedding ring back?” Recently,…
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Navigating Director Removal: Top 10 Tips for a Seamless Transition
1. Check Your rulebook (Articles of Association) The first step is always to review your company’s Articles of Association. Most modern articles list specific trigger events, such as bankruptcy, mental health issues, or prolonged absence, that cause a director to lose their position automatically without needing a formal board or shareholder vote.
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Probate Dispute Erupts Over the Estate of F1 Legend Sir Stirling Moss
The family of Sir Stirling Moss, Britain’s “Mr. Motor Racing”, is currently embroiled in a high-stakes legal battle over a £27.8 million estate. Following the passing of his widow, Lady Susie Moss, in 2023, the High Court has become the stage for a classic probate dispute involving allegations of undue…
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The importance of keeping Companies House filings up to date
Staying on top of your Companies House filings is more than a statutory obligation. It is essential to maintaining your company’s credibility. The public register is routinely relied upon by banks, investors, suppliers, and potential clients to verify key information before they engage with a business. Out-of-date or inaccurate filings…
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Top 10 points to include in your Heads of Terms
Heads of Terms (HoTs) is a non-binding document that summarises the main points of a commercial deal. These are agreed by all relevant parties prior to drafting a formal, and legally binding contract. A Heads of Terms (HoT) is a document that outlines the…
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Why Is Emotional Agility Essential in Divorce and Child Arrangement Proceedings?
Family law disputes are uniquely charged. They arise from relationships that were once deeply personal and emotionally invested, and it is common for behaviour, communication, and trust to deteriorate significantly once proceedings begin. In my experience, emotions are not peripheral to family litigation, they sit at its very core and,…
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Domestic Abuse in Matrimonial Finance
How does domestic abuse affect matrimonial finance cases? Domestic abuse does not always end when a relationship breaks down, and neither do its financial consequences. Changes introduced by the Domestic Abuse Act 2021 mean that controlling, coercive and economic abuse can now be recognised by the family courts, even after…
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Is January Really the Busiest Time for Divorce?
Every January, you might hear the headlines: “Divorce enquiries surge after the holidays!” It’s a story that has become part of popular culture, fed by the narrative of a tense Christmas and the ‘new beginning’ January brings. But for most people in England and Wales, the decision to separate isn’t…