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Stamp Duty Guide –Everything you need to know!
What is Stamp Duty? Stamp Duty is a tax you might have to pay if you buy a residential property or piece of land. You will pay Stamp Duty on residential properties costing more than £250,000 unless you qualify for first-time buyers relief. Stamp Duty will be payable...
Divorce Reforms Update
Divorce reforms At the present time if you wish to start divorce proceedings this is governed by the Matrimonial Causes Act 1974. In June 2020 The Divorce, Dissolution and Separation Act 2020 was passed which sets to reform the divorce process. This has been passed...
Are you planning your Easter break abroad with the children? Do you have permission from other parent
Very soon, schools will be breaking up for the Easter holiday. You may be planning to take the children ski-ing or abroad for a beach holiday. We often come across situations when separated parents have...
“It’s none of your business!” Oh yes it is….Divorce and how it can impact on your business
The most valuable asset which parties own will typically be the family home, land or a business. At AWD Law, we often deal with cases which involve a business and would like to share with you some common misconceptions and questions raised by our clients. My business...
Thinking of moving abroad with your child?
If you are considering going abroad to live with a child but you are separated or divorced from the other parent with Parental Responsibility, then unless you have a Child Arrangement Order (Residence Order) allowing you to...
Grandparents and grandchildrens contact
The Grandparent’s Association have recently reported that up to 1 million grandchildren are denied contact with their grandparents. They also reported that the Association received more than 8,000 calls in 2014 after many lost...
What happens to my Armed Forces Pension Scheme (AFPS-75) when I divorce?
It is an unfortunate fact that divorce rates for serving members of the Armed Forces has risen when compared to civilian couples. This may be down to long deployments, having to move around the Country or long...
Pre-Nuptial Agreements and the Law Commissioners Report
Recently there has been much talk within the legal world about the Law Commissioner’s report, dated 26th February 2014 on the Matrimonial Property Needs and Agreement which includes a draft bill suggesting ways in which...
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