Child Trust Funds are long term saving or investment accounts for children in the UK. But why are they in the news now? […]
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Following the review commissioned by the government, The Law Commission of England and Wales has today published its joint report with the Scottish Law Commission, outlining new proposals to reform UK surrogacy laws, which will work better for children, surrogates and intended parents. Their recommendations are accompanied by draft legislation.
Family lawyer Hazel Kent has provided an overview of the report and the key recommendations below. […]
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Leaseholders living in blocks of flats have had the right to purchase the freehold of their building as a group since 1993. This is known as Collective Enfranchisement. In this article we will explain the benefits and eligibility as well as an overview of the process for buying the freehold. […]
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The Spring budget 2023 sets out the government’s plans for tax and spending policy. Herman Cheung provides a top level overview of the changes. […]
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If you have a property dispute over a co-owned or cohabited property you may be able to make a claim under “TOLATA”. […]
Solicitor Maisie & Investment Manager Dasha discuss women, divorce & finances and how women and and should protect themselves financially […]
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It is important to consider how we as women can focus on succession planning to safeguard our future and those we care about. […]
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The long-awaited Law Commission’s final proposals for reform of surrogacy laws 2023 in the UK. Are they going to change for the better? […]
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Understanding parents with intellectual impairment has greatly improved over the last 30 years though there can be no room for complacency. […]
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