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Court agrees divorce settlement of 60-40 in husband’s favour

The High Court has approved a divorce settlement that shares the couple’s assets 60 – 40 in the husband’s favour, on the basis that it was a fair outcome for both husband and wife.

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Make sure your will writer is ‘qualified, insured and regulated

More than six out of 10 people are unaware that will-writers who aren’t solicitors are unregulated and may have no insurance and very little experience.

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New plans to improve service for home buyers, sellers and tenants

The government has unveiled plans to ensure home buyers, sellers, tenants, landlords and leaseholders receive the best possible service from property agents.  

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Court appoints deputy for patient unable to manage her affairs

The Court of Protection has appointed a deputy to look after the interests of a woman who lacked capacity to manage her property and affairs.

Woman grabbed by colleague wins unfair dismissal claim

A woman who suffered facial paralysis after being grabbed by the neck and held in a headlock by a colleague at a Christmas Party has won her claim of constructive unfair dismissal.

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Family support service backs removal of fault-based divorces

The Children and Family Court Advisory and Support Service (Cafcass) has backed government plans to introduce a no-fault divorce system and urges parents to seek legal advice at an early stage to reduce potential conflict.

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