What was the case about? The case concerned a property in Stockton-on-Tees which was, originally, in the sole ownership of Ms X. By 2005, the property, which was subject to a mortgage, was jointly owned by Ms X and Mr Y who were, at one point, in a relationship and the carers of Mr Y's …
Changes to capital gains tax on separation and divorce
What is the current position regarding spouses/civil partners and CGT? A person can transfer assets to their spouse or civil partner on a no gain, no loss basis up to and including the tax year in which they separate. For example, where a husband acquires shares for £20,000 and later …
Be reasonable….
Costs incurred in family cases are always relevant - there is only one 'pot' for the legal costs to come out of after all. However, the issue of costs has been mentioned increasingly over the last few months. I think this will increase with the pressure on the family court and the backlogs in …