By Rachel Timms The Times recently reported that more than 2,000 families are under scrutiny by HMRC this tax year for potentially underpaying inheritance tax when dealing with a person’s estate. HMRC opened 2,029 investigations between April and November 2023…
Family mediation is a legal process that helps couples that are separating or divorcing to resolve practical issues such as child arrangements (where children will live and spend their time), shared finances such as mortgages, savings and pensions, as well…
Selling a shared ownership house or flat can be an easier and certainly faster process than selling a wholly owned property, but the steps required in order to do so differ greatly, which can make the process confusing. But how…
Family law deals with a variety of sensitive interpersonal topics, and one that DFA Law has great experience in. Here’s our quick guide to the particulars of family law. Family law is considered to have three main areas: matrimonial, finance,…
Head of Family Law, Rachel Adams, has once again been ranked in Chambers and Partners, an industry leading independent research company providing unique insights into complex areas of law. Rachel specialises in matrimonial finance work, including high net worth divorce…
HM Treasury met earlier this week to discuss, amongst other things, the current Stamp Duty deadline of 31st March 2021. At the very beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic last year, the UK housing market took an instant hit as investors…
By Michael Nadin - Associate Solicitor The Coronavirus Job Retention Scheme (CJRS) was originally due to end on 31 October 2020, when it would be replaced by the new Job Support Scheme (JSS). However, on 31 October 2020, Prime Minister…
Head of Family Law, Rachel Adams has again been listed in the Chambers and Partners guide for 2020/21. Chambers and Partners is an independent research company operating across 200 jurisdictions delivering detailed rankings and insight into the world's leading lawyers.…
By Michael Nadin - Associate Solicitor specialising in Employment Law Coronavirus Job Retention Scheme (“Furlough”) – Information and frequently asked questions This article is designed to answer frequently asked questions about the Coronavirus Job Retention Scheme which was announced by…
By Kelly Willmott Covid-19 and Contact The current ‘Corona Crisis’ has left many separated families unsure about where they stand with regards to contact arrangements. With constant news updates and sometimes conflicting advice and guidance being given, it is…