Ten things to consider upon separation
Angie Driver
Breaking up with a partner can be one of the most difficult experiences one can go through. Whether it's a mutual decision or one-sided, the process of untangling your life from someone else's can be painful. In this blog, we explore the top ten things to consider when separating from a partner.
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Spring Budget 2023 - Capital Gains Tax Changes
Lisa Churchill
Spring Budget 2023 brought a whole host of changes to the treatment of Capital Gains Tax (“CGT”). While the Government reduced the CGT allowance from £12,300 to £6,000, with a further reduction in 2024, they were generous in their treatment of CGT on separation and divorce.
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Suspension of Public Sector Pensions CEVs – what this means for you
Following a decision to make changes to public sector pension schemes, HM Treasury has instructed that all public sector pension schemes are to suspend providing cash equivalent values. This is to enable to Government Actuary’s Department to review the factors considered in calculating a cash equivalent value.
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Skilled Advocate and Negotiator Joins Our Specialist Family Law Team in Northampton
We welcome solicitor Lisa Churchill to our Northampton matrimonial team this month. She joins the team to deal with divorce and separation cases and contentious child arrangements matters.
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New Head of Matrimonial Finances Appointed at Sills & Betteridge
Lisa Kellett
This week, we welcome Partner Lisa Kellett to the role of Head of Matrimonial Finances.
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Separated parents - are you ready for Christmas?
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Ella Collier-Phillipson
- 15 Dec 2022
- Law Blog
- Divorce & Separation News and Legal Updates
- Family Emergency
Ella Collier-Phillipson
When parents separate, it is for them to agree the living arrangements for their children. Whether that be a shared care arrangement or one predominant carer with the children spending regular time with the non-resident parent. Like Christmas, what is best for the children will be different for each family.
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