Company News Archive
Brook Case to Go to Supreme Court
4th February 2011
A dispute between neighbours over whether or not a brook marked the boundary between their properties may well be aired in the Supreme Court after the couple who
Gay Couples Are a Family, Rules European Court
1st February 2011
In a recent judgment dealing with child maintenance payments for a mother who left her husband and formed a stable monogamous relationship with another woman, the European Court of Human Rights confirmed that the mother’s obligations...
When is a Boat not a Boat
27th January 2011
If something was described to you as a floating structure moored in a river, you would be forgiven for assuming that what was being described was a boat – but it isn’t necessarily so, as a Norfolk couple found.
Former Partner Not Entitled to Share of Property
27th January 2011
A woman has failed in a £680,000 High Court bid for half the proceeds of the sale of a business she helped to run, following the breakdown of a...
Victory for RSPCA in Will Case
24th January 2011
The Court of Appeal has overturned a controversial High Court decision regarding a will which was unclearly worded. The deceased had left his property, valued at £169,000, to his lifelong friends. He also...
Divorced Husband Ordered to Pay Up After Hidden Share Deal
19th January 2011
The Court of Appeal has ordered a divorced husband to pay an additional £481,000 in ancillary relief to his former wife, five years after the original...
Mortgage a Risk Ex-Wife Should be Allowed to Take
15th January 2011
When a marriage breaks up, the matrimonial home is often the subject of considerable dispute and it is common for an order to be made for it to be sold and the proceeds divided between the divorcing couple.
Children and Contact Arrangements
15th January 2011
Two recent decisions in child contact cases illustrate that the courts recognise the importance, where possible, of children having a relationship with both of their parents. The
IHT Nil Rate Band Transfers
15th January 2011
Inheritance Tax (IHT) allowances and reliefs are available individually to each taxpayer. Because transfers of assets between spouses or civil partners normally have no tax consequences for IHT purposes, it is easy to fall into the trap of...
Beneficiary Fails in Bid to Bring Action on Behalf of Estate
15th January 2011
In a long-running case, a beneficiary under an estate administrated by his brother failed in his attempt to bring an action against two firms of solicitors which...
Working Abroad Full-Time and Tax Residence
15th January 2011
The Court of Appeal recently ruled that being in full-time employment abroad was enough in itself to prevent UK residence for Income Tax (IT) purposes, as long...
Undervalue Leaves Valuers in Firing Line
15th January 2011
A builder who entered the ‘buy to let’ market after acting on a negligent valuation has been awarded more than £70,000 by the court.
Income Tax Relief Denied on Donation from Inheritance
15th January 2011
In a recent Tribunal decision, two beneficiaries under a will, who had donated a part of their inheritance to charity by way of a deed of variation, failed...
Income Tax Relief Denied on Donation from Inheritance
14th January 2011
In a recent Tribunal decision, two beneficiaries under a will, who had donated a part of their inheritance to charity by way of a deed of variation, failed...
Undervalue Leaves Valuers in Firing Line
11th January 2011
A builder who entered the ‘buy to let’ market after acting on a negligent valuation has been awarded more than £70,000 by the court.
School Fees and Child Support
7th January 2011
When an agreement is made on separation or divorce for school fees to be paid by a parent, should the payment of the fees be taken into account by the Child Support Agency (CSA) when calculating that person’s child support liability?
Children and Contact Arrangements
5th January 2011
Two recent decisions in child contact cases illustrate that the courts recognise the importance, where possible, of children having a relationship with both of their parents. The
Mistakes in Probate Applications
5th January 2011
The Court Service has revised its guidance on making an application for probate, in order to take into account the most common errors made. The guidance has been published by HM Revenue and Customs on page 6 of...
Working Abroad Full-Time and Tax Residence
4th January 2011
The Court of Appeal recently ruled that being in full-time employment abroad was enough in itself to prevent UK residence for Income Tax (IT) purposes, as long...
Joint Account Does Not Mean Joint Ownership
30th December 2010
Having money in an account held in two or more names does not mean that the account is held jointly by all those named and that entitlement to the total balance automatically passes to the last survivor. A recent...
