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John Pratley

Not everyone who gets divorced is rich.

The family law reports are bedtime reading for most family law solicitors specialising in financial issues following divorce. That is...

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What is proprietary estoppel?

Financial disputes between unmarried couples often centre on their home. One of them owns it in the sense that they are registered...

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How do I fill in and get help with my E Form/Financial statement for a divorce.

At some point, if you become involved in a discussion, or a detailed negotiation about financial issues arising from your divorce, you...

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Why do I have to tell my ex I'm in a new relationship?

“Why do I have to tell my ex-wife that I am in a new relationship, for our financial remedy proceedings, and will my new partner’s house...

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Capital Gains Tax and Divorce

Capital Gains Tax (‘CGT’) can be quite complicated when it comes to finances following a divorce, with snags to trap the unwary. And the...

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The treatment of personal injury awards in financial disputes in divorce.

Cases involving people who have received awards of damages for a serious injury or accident can seem particularly sad. Most often the...

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No Fault Divorce With Brexit & Knife Crime In The Headlines

The government’s commitment to introduce no-fault divorce legislation is welcomed, of course, by virtually everyone who works in the...

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Be Careful If you Do Your Own Divorce

The case of the case of M v P which was heard in the High Court in London in February 2019, is a salutary reminder of the risks of DIY...

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Is my husband/wife entitled to half my business if we get divorced?

Businesses raise particularly difficult questions in divorce. Of course, if a husband and wife have been actively involved in running a...