Stamp Duty Land Tax – When is a Property Unsuitable for Use as a Dwelling?

A newly purchased house may require a great deal of renovation and repair work to render it habitable – but…

Ex-Couple Spend an ‘Absurd’ £5 Million Plus Litigating About Their Child

Disputes between separated couples as to how their children should be provided for can, in the absence of compromise, sadly…

High Court Ruling Underlines the Pitfalls of Making ‘Inflexible’ Mutual Wills

It is legally possible for couples to make mutual wills by which each binds the other not to alter their…

Setting Up Business in a Garden Outhouse? Make Sure You Read This First

One of the social effects of the COVID-19 pandemic was the creation of a fashion for householders to operate businesses…

Mental Capacity and Divorce – High Court Ends ‘Empty Husk’ Marriage

Only those with the mental capacity to make important decisions for themselves can consent to marriage – or divorce. However,…

Want to Keep Your Will a Secret? High Court Ruling Underlines the Pitfalls

Tensions simmer within many families and, when making your will, you may wish to keep its contents secret from your…