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Step-children have no automatic inheritance rights under UK intestacy law. They can be named as beneficiaries in a will, qualify as direct descendants for the residence nil-rate band, and may bring a claim under the Inheritance (Provision for Family and Dependants) Act 1975 where they
16 Jun 2026 · 9 min read
A second marriage in the UK has specific financial and legal implications: existing wills are revoked, pension and life cover nominations need updating, prenups are increasingly used to ring-fence pre-marriage assets, and inheritance planning must consider children from previous
16 Jun 2026 · 9 min read
UK Powers of Attorney come in several forms. Lasting Powers of Attorney (LPAs) for Property and Financial Affairs and for Health and Welfare are the modern format. Enduring Powers of Attorney (EPAs) made before October 2007 remain valid. Court-appointed deputyship covers situations where
16 Jun 2026 · 9 min read
Postnuptial agreements and separation agreements are written agreements between spouses about financial arrangements. Neither is strictly binding in English courts, but both can carry substantial weight if entered into freely with full disclosure and independent legal advice. A court
16 Jun 2026 · 8 min read
An overseas marriage is generally recognised in the UK if valid where celebrated and the parties had capacity. UK courts can grant divorces of overseas marriages where jurisdictional requirements are met (typically habitual residence, domicile, or nationality of at least one party). The
16 Jun 2026 · 7 min read
UK residents must disclose overseas income, gains, and certain assets through Self Assessment and (where applicable) the Worldwide Disclosure Facility. HMRC receives automatic information from over 100 countries under the Common Reporting Standard, making non-disclosure increasingly risky.
16 Jun 2026 · 7 min read
Mixed-domicile couples (one UK domiciled and one not) historically faced restricted spouse exemption for IHT. From 6 April 2025 the UK moved to a residence-based system, replacing the domicile concept with a long-term residence test for IHT purposes. Transitional rules apply for those
16 Jun 2026 · 7 min read
International custody disputes (formally 'child arrangements' in England and Wales) are governed by the habitual residence principle, the 1996 Hague Convention, and (for England and Wales) the Children Act 1989. Where a child is habitually resident in the UK, English or Scottish courts
16 Jun 2026 · 7 min read
The 1980 Hague Convention on the Civil Aspects of International Child Abduction provides for the prompt return of children wrongfully removed across borders by one parent. Applications are made through the Central Authority. Limited defences exist (grave risk, child's mature views,
16 Jun 2026 · 7 min read
The UK recognises most foreign divorces under the Family Law Act 1986. A divorce obtained by judicial or administrative proceedings is recognised if one party was habitually resident, domiciled, or a national of the country granting it. Religious or extra-judicial divorces have stricter
16 Jun 2026 · 7 min read
Family complications affecting UK money planning include divorce and remarriage, blended families with children from different relationships, cohabitation without marriage, step-parent inheritance issues, and elder care responsibilities. This guide explains the financial and legal
16 Jun 2026 · 9 min read
Caring for an elderly parent in the UK involves navigating capacity assessments, Power of Attorney, NHS continuing healthcare, local authority care funding, attendance allowance, and (sometimes) the Court of Protection. The system splits responsibilities between the NHS, local
16 Jun 2026 · 9 min read
UK divorce property division is governed by the Matrimonial Causes Act 1973. The family home is usually the most significant asset. Options include sale and division of proceeds, transfer to one party with a buyout of the other's interest, deferred sale (Mesher or Martin order), or
16 Jun 2026 · 9 min read
A pension sharing order is the standard UK route to divide pension assets on divorce. The court orders a percentage of the pension to be transferred to the other spouse, creating a separate pension entitlement that is independent of the original saver. Pension sharing has been available
16 Jun 2026 · 9 min read
A UK divorce financial settlement is reached through negotiation, mediation, collaborative law, or court process under the Matrimonial Causes Act 1973. The court issues a financial order that legally binds the parties; without one, a former spouse can return to claim against assets even
16 Jun 2026 · 9 min read
Divorce can affect UK visa status where one partner holds a visa dependent on the relationship. Spouse visa holders may face curtailment if the marriage ends before settlement (Indefinite Leave to Remain). The Home Office must usually be notified of the relationship breakdown.
16 Jun 2026 · 7 min read
UK divorce settlements consider all matrimonial assets including property, pensions, savings, and businesses, applying the principles set out in the Matrimonial Causes Act 1973 and developed by case law (especially White v White, 2000 and Miller; McFarlane, 2006). The 2022 introduction of
16 Jun 2026 · 9 min read
UK pension sharing orders are recognised only in the UK; overseas courts may not enforce them, and overseas pension orders may not bind UK schemes. Where one spouse holds pension rights in another country, the divorce settlement should consider local equivalents and the practical
17 Jun 2026 · 11 min read
Cross-border families face overlapping legal systems on marriage, divorce, children, inheritance, and tax. UK rules on jurisdiction, recognition of foreign decrees, the Hague Conventions, and IHT for non-domiciles together shape outcomes. This guide explains the main framework that
16 Jun 2026 · 9 min read
The Court of Protection is a specialist UK court that makes decisions on financial and welfare matters for people who lack mental capacity. It appoints deputies, resolves disputes, and authorises one-off decisions. The process is slower and more expensive than using a Lasting Power of
16 Jun 2026 · 7 min read
The Child Maintenance Service (CMS) calculates and administers child maintenance in the UK using a formula based on the paying parent's gross income, the number of qualifying children, and the number of shared care nights. Family-based agreements are the alternative where parents can
16 Jun 2026 · 7 min read
Carer's Allowance is a UK benefit of GBP 81.90 per week (2024 to 2025) for people who spend at least 35 hours a week caring for someone receiving qualifying disability benefits. Carer's Credit covers National Insurance years for carers caring at least 20 hours a week but earning above the
16 Jun 2026 · 9 min read
The choice between a care home and home care depends on the level of care needed, family support available, the person's preferences, and cost. Home care typically costs less for lower-need cases; care homes are often more economical for very high-need cases requiring 24-hour support.
16 Jun 2026 · 9 min read
Blended families combine partners' assets, children from previous relationships, ongoing child support obligations, and potentially differing inheritance expectations. UK law treats biological and step-children differently for intestacy, residence nil-rate band, and certain other
16 Jun 2026 · 9 min read
Attendance Allowance is a UK non-means-tested, tax-free benefit for people of State Pension age who need help with personal care or supervision. Two rates apply: lower for help during the day or night, higher for help day and night. It does not affect other benefits but can increase
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