Capital Gains Tax changes from 6th April 2023
The annual exempt amount – the amount of capital gains you can make before incurring tax – will be reduced to £6,000. From 6th April 2023 it will reduce again to £3000.
Guide To Direct Access Arrangements For Children
Preparing access arrangements for children can be stressful. Being separated from your child can be heart-wrenching, and yet some parents have to overcome some significant hurdles to be able to spend time with their children in a way that many families take for granted. Direct access arrangements for children is the ultimate goal, and in […]
Preventing The Dissipation Of Assets In Divorce
Dividing assets in divorce is not an easy process. Divorce can often stir up feelings of mistrust between former spouses, especially when it comes to considering the financial division of assets. Sadly, it is all too common that one spouse will try and dissipate matrimonial assets, either prior to separation or during divorce proceedings, in […]
Why Your Terms and Conditions May Be Letting You Down
A robust set of terms and conditions is essential for every business, allowing you to clearly outline the products or services you are selling, the terms on which you are selling them, and the steps that will be taken if things go wrong. However, as Martin Shepherd Solicitors explains, ‘Not only is it vital to […]
Key Legal Issues When Launching Or Operating a Subscription Service
Avoiding legal issues can be tricky if you don’t know what to look our for. With predictable revenue streams, it is understandable why a subscription business is attractive. Recent years have seen the launch of various innovations, such as monthly recipe boxes, coffee pods or health products, with numerous digital apps adding to established subscription […]
Can I Amend Our Divorce Settlement Due To a Chronic Health Condition?
Amending a divorce settlement can be a daunting feat to begin with. During a divorce or dissolution of a civil partnership, there are a number of factors that must be taken into account when dividing financial assets. These factors include any mental or physical disability of either spouse or civil partner and what their current […]
Joint Venture and Partnership Agreements
At Martin Shepherd Solicitors, we ensure that your interests are protected and your joint ventures and partnership agreements are legally sound. We can advise you on joint venture and partnership agreements at our Potters Bar, Hertford, and Finchley offices. Understanding Joint Ventures and Partnership Agreements with Martin Shepherd Solicitors Joint venture and partnership agreements represent […]
How Do We Deal With Our Mortgage During a Divorce?
Dealing with a mortgage during a divorce can be very stressful. With interest rates and the cost-of-living crisis in the headlines on a daily basis, mortgage affordability is a key concern for many homeowners, not least for couples who are separating and wondering how this will affect their mortgage arrangements. Most divorcing couples will have […]
Promises, Promises – When Do You Have a Legally Binding Contract?
Legally binding contracts can be difficult to understand. While some business transactions are quick and simple, many involve protracted negotiations as you shop around for the best provider of goods or services and negotiate hard to get the best terms and conditions. Some businesses in your supply chain may have a formal process for purchase […]
Exercising a Break Clause – Top Tips For Commercial Tenants
If you are a business tenant, a break clause in your commercial lease gives you valuable flexibility to move out if circumstances change, but the law on break clauses is full of traps for tenants. If you want to be certain of ending your lease successfully, you must pay attention to all the details and […]
