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New reservation agreements ‘could reduce house sale failures’

The government is planning a new system for buying and selling homes that it hopes will reduce the number of failed transactions.

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Over-60s failing to protect legacies if their children divorce

Most people over 60 are not taking the necessary action to protect the assets they leave to their children in their wills, according to new research.

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Despite warnings, many people still at risk from ‘common law’ marriage

Nearly half the people in England and Wales still believe in ‘common law’ marriage, with many cohabiting couples unaware of the risks they run if their relationship breaks down.

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Pregnant women and parents to get more employment protection

The government is planning more protection for pregnant women and new parents to prevent them losing their jobs when they return to work after having children.

Husband fails to get £2m lump sum from wife in divorce settlement

A husband has failed in his attempt to get a £2m lump sum from his wife as part of their divorce settlement. The court held that there was nothing to justify such a payment.

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Court settles family dispute over who should inherit house

The High Court has settled a family dispute over who should inherit a house that had belonged to a man who died 17 years ago.

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