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Divorce and Pets

Pet ownership is often the next natural step in a relationship once you have moved in together. In the event of a separation, it is not unusual for both parties to want the pet to live with them when they move out. Deciding who should keep the pet can cause friction, particularly when there are also other arrangements to be made in relation to property and/or children.

How Can I Protect Inheritance in a Divorce?

Within a divorce it is not unusual for one or both parties to have or had some inheritance. Understandably, if you separate, it can feel unfair for any part of that inheritance to be included in your divorce settlement.

Private School Fees for Separated Parents | What to Expect from a Labour Government

There has been much hype in the media running up to the recent election about Labour's planned "tax raid" on private school fees. Whether the new government intends to fully implement this policy remains to be seen, but it may be as soon as January 2025 if they do.