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Conduct yourself with caution

6 August 2010 | Danielle Messenger

In the recent case of Fz and Sz (and the Trustees of the CPL Pension Plan and SZA), the Honorable Mr Justice Mostyn makes plain that bad behaviour  sufficent so as to amount to conduct under s25(2)(g)...

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A rose by any other name….?

26 January 2010 | Danielle Messenger

A  man and woman wish to be the first  heterosexual couple to enter into a civil partnership. Despite wishing to have the same legal rights as any husband and wife, the couple have indicated that they...

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Decree NOT Absolute

14 January 2010 | Danielle Messenger | 1 comment

A legal advisor from Gateshead has admitted eight charges of fraud and forgery and has been banned from providing legal advice as a condition of her bail. Lillian Rayne took £720, intended to cover...

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Where there’s a Will….and a Civil Partnership?

8 January 2010 | Danielle Messenger

In 2002, Mr Ikin made a Will declaring himself to be domiciled in New South Wales, Australia and leaving his estate to his nephew, various friends, two goddaughters and three Australian charities. In...

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Two’s company?

8 January 2010 | Danielle Messenger

An ex wife's claim to a life interest and exclusive right to occupy a property was dismissed. Despite having agreed not to contest her divorce and in lieu of an order for ancillary relief, when the former...

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All bar one

8 January 2010 | Danielle Messenger

A female barrister who had been cohabiting with her partner for a significant period but had not contributed financially to the purchase price of the property in which they lived, was held in December...

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