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Declarations of Trust and Getting Married
A Declaration of Trust can be extremely useful when unmarried couples buy property together. It records who owns what, how unequal deposits are protected, and how sale proceeds should…
Declaration of Trust and Tax: Capital Gains Tax, SDLT and Income Tax Explained
A Declaration of Trust is often used to record how property is owned between two or more people. It can confirm who is entitled to what share of the property, how…
Declaration of Trust in England and Wales: A Practical Guide for Property Owners
Buying a property with another person is a significant legal and financial commitment. Where two or more people contribute to a purchase, it is important to record clearly who…
Do Prenups Hurt Relationships or Help Them?
Prenuptial agreements, or Prenups, have long divided opinion. Some view them as unromantic or pessimistic, as though they signal a lack of…
Moving in with a new Partner before Divorce; is it best to wait ?
Divorce is already a deeply personal and often stressful life transition. Add a new relationship into the mix, and things can get even more complicated, especially if you are…
What Cannot be Included in a Prenup UK ?
When planning to marry, many couples turn their attention to prenuptial agreements (often referred to simply as ‘prenups’) to help clarify how their financial affairs will be managed in…
Cohabitation Agreements in England and Wales: Why unmarried couples should have one
Cohabiting couples are the fastest-growing family type in England and Wales, with over 3.6 million couples choosing to live together without marrying or entering a civil partnership. However,…
Understanding the Difference Between Joint Tenants and Tenants in Common
When purchasing a property with another (or others) in England & Wales, you must decide how to legally hold ownership. The two options are joint tenancy and tenancy in…
Do Prenuptial Agreements work and how are they enforced ?
In the case of MN v AN [2023] EWHC 613 (Fam), the court emphasised that valid prenuptial agreements will be upheld in divorce cases. This case looked at…
Understanding Prenuptial Agreements – the key questions.
A prenuptial agreement, also known as a “prenup,” is a legal contract that you and your partner sign before getting married.
It’s a plan that details who…
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Moving in with a new Partner before Divorce; is it best to wait ?
Divorce is already a deeply personal and often stressful life transition. Add a new relationship into the mix, and things can get even more complicated, especially if you are…
Do Prenuptial Agreements work and how are they enforced ?
In the case of MN v AN [2023] EWHC 613 (Fam), the court emphasised that valid prenuptial agreements will be upheld in divorce cases. This case looked at…
Cohabitation Agreements in England and Wales: Why unmarried couples should have one
Cohabiting couples are the fastest-growing family type in England and Wales, with over 3.6 million couples choosing to live together without marrying or entering a civil partnership. However,…