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McDonald v McDonald: The Supreme Court Decision
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Family practitioners have been eagerly awaiting the Supreme Court decision in the case of McDonald v McDonald as to the interpretation of Regulation 4 of the Divorce etc (Pensions) (Scotland) Regulations 2000. The Supreme Court have now released their judgment – creating a landmark decision for how pensions should be treated upon divorce.
Why Should I Make a Will?
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Many people are reluctant to put in place a Will. Some feel they are too young and do not wish to consider making a Will until later in life or they become seriously ill. Others feel they have insufficient assets or are comfortable that their family will follow their instructions. Regardless of your age or how modest or straightforward you think your estate is, we recommend all our clients put Wills in place.
Pension sharing on divorce: The case of McDonald v McDonald – what’s next?
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When spouses separate and require financial resolution between them as a result, in Scotland they will be advised by family lawyers that they are entitled to fair division of the net matrimonial property. In general terms matrimonial property includes all assets belonging to the parties individually or jointly which was acquired during the period of marriage and held as at the date of separation, less any debts similarly held by the parties individually or jointly as at that date, subject to a few exceptions.
FPSO’s and the Human Life Cycle
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“Intelligence is about being open minded”, the late, great Irish sports writer Con Houlihan once said.
