Other May Court of Protection can help when loved ones lose mental capacity Extra time granted to make the most of tax benefits from trusts Wife succeeds in getting husband’s will overturned HIPs needed for shared ownership sales Appeal Court puts fairness above equality in divorce settlement Father wins appeal over supervision order for his daughter ‘Straight’ bouncer wins compensation in discrimination case Grieving mother awarded £20,000 damages April McCartney divorce settlement in line with well-established principles Early trials suggest high level of satisfaction with HIPs Court balances conflicting claims as will is ruled invalid Government stalling leaves cohabiting couples at risk Part time lecturers win discrimination claim New regulations will help enforce child maintenance payments Widow of businessman killed in road accident awarded £1.7m Family court decides where child should attend school March Clearing up confusion over when you need a HIP Husband must double maintenance payments to former wife Woman succeeds in revoking her mother’s will Pregnant woman described as useless wins discrimination claim Harassment victim awarded £10,000 for injured feelings Grandmother wins right to attend court hearing about her granddaughter Affluent father fails to reduce child maintenance payments Bus injury victim wins claim for damages Car accident victim awarded £6.3m compensation February Wealthy place conditions on children’s inheritance ‘Poor preparation’ led to delays over watered down HIPs Husband fails to reduce money paid to ex-wife Battle of wills divides family after grandmother’s death Property searches to get faster and cheaper New commissioner promises a fresh start for child maintenance Research shows compensation culture is a myth Injured prison officer entitled to claim damages January Rush to beat HIPs deadline creates dip in house prices Restaurant owners can keep £10m left to them in friend’s will Don’t risk your money – get the law on your side this year Woman fails to win a share of home where she lived with former partner New Year prompts surge in divorce inquiries Children’s names changed to protect them from abduction Teenager paralysed in drink drive accident awarded £6.5m December Woman wins fight for a share of her dead lover’s estate Boys win right to live in England despite their mother’s wishes Extending HIPs to all homes will ‘help first time buyers’ Man inherits farm after 25 years working for nothing Chancellor’s announcement sparks interest in inheritance tax planning Woman wins appeal against ruling that she must pay divorced husband’s debts Work accident victim awarded £2.4m compensation November Chancellor doubles inheritance tax threshold for couples HIPs cause ‘wild fluctuations’ in house prices Son overturns will that gave £8.2m to the Tories Widow fails to stop husband’s first wife inheriting £100,000 Divorcing husband wins appeal over sale of house Separated couples urged to avoid Christmas disputes over children Court orders child should live with grandparents New council will promote family mediation Asbestos illness sufferers lose right to compensation Employer responsible for employee’s injuries October New powers of attorney come into effect Divorce or separation affects one in three Government says HIPs are reducing costs Court says divorcing couple should receive equal shares Father overturns residence order granted to his children’s mother Battling sisters continue to challenge inheritance tax More than £1m for baby brain damaged at birth New database could help sick workers Road accident victim awarded £6m September Rising house prices spread inheritance tax liability HIPs enter the second stage Government defends personal searches in HIPs New power of attorney offers wider range of protection Cohabiting couples still vulnerable despite new rights Husband gets divorce payment reduced Hospital negligence led to young mother’s death Accident victim awarded £1m damages Courts can order that children be told their father’s identity Common sense breaks out over road works August Government says there are no loopholes in HIPs Sting stung by tribunal ruling Cost of preparing for old age set to rise Divorcee may lose her home to pay former husband’s debts Unresolved legal problems can affect health, say researchers Unmarried fathers may be named on their child’s birth certificate Mother loses daughter over refusal to allow father contact Rail worker awarded damages for knee injury Money laundering regulations could affect some travellers Civil court judges to ditch their wigs July Big divorce settlements prompt surge in pre-nups Single mother loses maintenance battle with CSA Husband gets divorce settlement reduced Family courts strike balance between openness and privacy Father granted residence order for his son Record pay-out for victim in uninsured driver case Court ruling helps victims of hit and run drivers June Fractured HIPs start to look a little lame Divorcees could be liable for ex-partner’s debts DIY wills could be a false economy Co-habiting couples must protect their assets Biker injured in boy’s fatal game of dare awarded damages Single mum seeks compensation over CSA ‘incompetence” Micro-sleep crash victim can claim against employer May TV actor challenges his late wife’s will HIPs are happening, says government minister Trusts are still a good way to keep the taxman at bay Ex-wife won’t share in husband’s future earnings Clampdown on compensation canvassers Judge criticises couple over “grotesquely” expensive divorce battle Ministers drop plans that would hinder injury victims Co-habiting couples must protect their assets April HIPs revolution rolls on despite criticism Brown fails to keep up with house price inflation Three out of four unprepared for mental incapacity Separating couples urged to use mediation for sake of the children Family friendly laws could backfire for working mums Girl who suffered brain damage awarded £8.5m Judge ‘was wrong’ not to hear evidence from seven-year-old March 2007 Cost of preparing for old age set to rise Insurers should face ‘tighter controls’ Mediation can help when someone’s driving you up the wall Archbishop sparks debate on merits of marriage v. co-habiting Why it can pay to challenge a will Victim of abusive partner granted residence order for her children February 2007 More changes in store for launch of HIPs Record pay-out for child born outside marriage Money laundering regulations could hit family trusts Help promised for couples in cross-border divorces New law lets you make life and death decisions in advance Fresh hope for victims of industrial diseases January 2007 House sellers seek legal advice about HIPs Does ‘newlywed’ Little Britain star need a legal makeover? A fresh start for child maintenance Living together agreements help protect assets Battling sisters lose inheritance tax claim Don’t let dream move abroad become a nightmare Overcoming the menace of uninsured drivers Public ‘distrust insurance companies’ December 2006 Footballer’s wife victim of botched cosmetic surgery Careful planning helps avoid inheritance tax trap Divorcing couples may be obliged to try mediation Home buyers prefer community spirit to trendy wine bars Couples urged to avoid Christmas flashpoint over kids Empty houses could be taken over by councils November 2006 Church backs rights for unmarried couples Children in divorce battles to be heard as well as seen Wedding bells mean it's time to renew your will HIPs still essential when selling your house Debunking the myth of the killer conker September 2006 McCartneys struggle to maintain ‘friendly’ divorce Terrorist attacks prompt surge in numbers making a will You don’t need a mansion to be hit by inheritance tax Court ruling helps travellers injured abroad Mother regains her children from former lesbian lover Footballer fails to get transfer rule inquiry August 2006 New law on asbestos cancer claims to be backdated Decision making court to help those who lack mental capacity Wife must sell her home to settle with ex-husband Family courts to face public scrutiny Half-way house HIPs switch focus to energy efficiency CSA to be scrapped as net tightens around non-paying fathers Jet crash widow sues - 24/3/04 RBS -v- Etridge - 05/11/01 Please note Collins Solicitors are not responsible for the content of external internet sites.
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