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05 Jan 2023 The power of nuptial agreements in the English Courts

In Wealth Briefing, Family Partner, James Ferguson and Family Associate, Katie Male comment on the fundamentals of their successful High Court case, highlighting the power of nuptial agreements in the English Family Courts.

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23 Nov 2022 Boodle Hatfield successfully defends a French pre-nuptial agreement in the High Court

During the course of a High Court trial, Partner, James Ferguson and Associate, Katie Male through Leading Counsel successfully persuaded the court of the validity of a French marriage contract on behalf of their HNW husband client.

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20 Nov 2019 Celebrity divorces – dividing riches and royalties

Singer Adele recently filed for divorce from her husband of three years.

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11 Apr 2018 Court of Appeal deliver decision on special contributions in divorce cases

The Court of Appeal has today (11 April) released its judgment in Work v Gray, a case involving…

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12 Oct 2017 Joint accounts – Whose money is it?

Joint bank accounts may be a flexible and practical solution for the management of money on a day to day basis.

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12 Sep 2017 Divorce and financial implications

Obtaining a divorce can be a stressful and emotional process. You will have to make some very important decisions that will affect the rest of your life.

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23 Jun 2017 Who do children live with after a divorce?

As of 22 April, 2014 extensive family law reforms have been instituted by the Children and Families Act 2014.

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24 Mar 2017 No time limit to financial claims following divorce

The Supreme Court appeal last week by Ms. Wyatt against her ex-husband Dale Vince has received widespread media interest, with reports suggesting a flood of claims from ex-wives lodging financial claims decades after a divorce.

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25 Jan 2017 Boodle Hatfield overturn £3.75m divorce settlement at Court of Appeal

Law firm Boodle Hatfield has today (25 January) successfully appealed six orders made during the course of a long-running divorce battle between…

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15 Jan 2017 The unique position of the family home in divorce cases

The family home is generally the most valuable asset owned by a couple. On divorce, it is considered a unique asset and is given special treatment by the family courts, which take the view that its primary concern is to ensure that each party has a roof over his/her head.

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