It’s not just what it says on the tin – the case of Norton v Gardner
From 1988 – 2019, Ms Norton and Rex Gardner were in an on-off relationship and had two children together. In 1998, they bought a property – ‘Blindman’s Lane’ – in joint names, the purchase price being funded principally by a joint mortgage. The deposit was a joint gift from Mr Gardner’s father and the final …
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How the Family Home is Treated in a Divorce
UK media has recently covered the news that Diane Culligan, the founder of the UK women’s national football team, the Lionesses, “has triumphed in a divorce row involving a £7 million home in north London.” (The Times). Mr Justice MacDonald ordered that Mr and Ms Culligan should be awarded about £13.7 million each in assets, allowing …
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Martyn’s Law gets Royal Assent to become law
The Terrorism (Protection of Premises Act), commonly known as Martyn’s Law, is named after Martyn Hett, one of the 22 victims of the 2017 Manchester Arena bombing
Employment Rights Bill: Preparing Your Organisation
The Employment Rights Bill will bring in wide-ranging reforms of UK workplace legislation.
UK Immigration White Paper: Overview for Employers
The UK’s latest immigration white paper, titled ‘Restoring Control Over the Immigration System‘, outlines significant policy changes designed to reduce net migration.
I’m moving in with my partner. What do I need to know?
Common law marriage There is a common myth that unmarried couples who live together have the same legal rights as married couples because they are in a ‘common law marriage’.
The Times They Are A-Changing – Bob Dylan
On the first day of his second term of office, President Donald Trump issued ten Executive Orders and Proclamations seeking to change the face of US Immigration Law and Policy.
A Growing Crisis of Statelessness
Kuwait has long grappled with issues surrounding nationality, particularly the exclusion of the Bidoon community, a stateless population that has been denied citizenship for decades.
Financial and Legal Considerations for Foreign Entrepreneurs Starting a Business in the UK
It is fair to say that even though the UK has a fairly light touch on business administration, there are some strict rules to follow when it comes to financial and legal matters.
Why landlords must eliminate hazards
The Rentersʼ Rights Bill has been described by Deputy Prime Minister Angela Raynor as “a wave of bold action” to ensure that all homes are “decent, safe and warm”.