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Kirstie Danton
Kirstie Danton
St Ives Chambers
Nicholas Starks
Nicholas Starks
St Ives Chambers
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The parties were briefly married, then divorced but subsequently cohabited for a lengthy period. There was no clean break order as to finances on divorce. Would a claim in relation to the jointly owned former matrimonial home and a pension be made under the Matrimonial Causes Act 1973 or the Trusts of Land and Appointment of Trustees Act 1996?
The parties were briefly married, then divorced but subsequently cohabited for a lengthy period. There was no clean break order as to finances on divorce. Would a claim in relation to the jointly owned former matrimonial home and a pension be made under the Matrimonial Causes Act 1973 or the Trusts of Land and Appointment of Trustees Act 1996?
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The respondent wishes to apply for decree absolute, but the financial proceedings remain pending. Will pronouncement of the decree absolute impact on any future pension sharing order? As a Form A has been issued, would the applicant be protected in relation to their pension claim and the strict timelines regarding implementation of a pension sharing order?
The respondent wishes to apply for decree absolute, but the financial proceedings remain pending. Will pronouncement of the decree absolute impact on any future pension sharing order? As a Form A has been issued, would the applicant be protected in relation to their pension claim and the strict timelines regarding implementation of a pension sharing order?
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Two section 42 notices have been served on a landlord by first class post to its registered address and at a PO box address. Where a landlord claims that each of the notices fails to provide them with a date falling not less than 2 months after the date of giving of the notice (due to alleged delay), can new notices be issued without adverse consequences? All lease terms have been agreed.
Two section 42 notices have been served on a landlord by first class post to its registered address and at a PO box address. Where a landlord claims that each of the notices fails to provide them with a date falling not less than 2 months after the date of giving of the notice (due to alleged delay), can new notices be issued without adverse consequences? All lease terms have been agreed.
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What are the options for terminating a business lease where the term specified in the lease has expired some time ago and the tenant has continued to occupy the premises with no dispute by the landlord?
What are the options for terminating a business lease where the term specified in the lease has expired some time ago and the tenant has continued to occupy the premises with no dispute by the landlord?
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What authority states that a lump sum order survives the bankruptcy of the payer?
What authority states that a lump sum order survives the bankruptcy of the payer?
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What is the correct form of Particulars of Claim to be submitted with Form N5 in County Court proceedings for possession of a residential dwelling house together with rent arrears—the tenancy document is marked 'Guaranteed Rental Agreement' and does not meet the criteria to be a licence or lease?
What is the correct form of Particulars of Claim to be submitted with Form N5 in County Court proceedings for possession of a residential dwelling house together with rent arrears—the tenancy document is marked 'Guaranteed Rental Agreement' and does not meet the criteria to be a licence or lease?
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What is the procedure to make an application for an order staying decree absolute under the inherent jurisdiction of the court? Which form should be used and what is the court fee?
What is the procedure to make an application for an order staying decree absolute under the inherent jurisdiction of the court? Which form should be used and what is the court fee?
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What is the procedure to withdraw an application for a financial order after the first appointment has taken place, and what are the costs consequences of doing so?
What is the procedure to withdraw an application for a financial order after the first appointment has taken place, and what are the costs consequences of doing so?
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What powers, duties and options do a local authority have to protect a child they suspect is vulnerable to child sexual exploitation?
What powers, duties and options do a local authority have to protect a child they suspect is vulnerable to child sexual exploitation?
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What steps can a party to financial proceedings take when they have signed a consent order (which has not yet been approved by the court), and it then transpires that they cannot comply with part of the order such as the payment of a lump sum?
What steps can a party to financial proceedings take when they have signed a consent order (which has not yet been approved by the court), and it then transpires that they cannot comply with part of the order such as the payment of a lump sum?
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What steps can be taken where a respondent to a financial application refuses to engage in the proceedings? For example, where correspondence is sent to the respondent’s known address but they don’t respond, they don’t attend hearings, and attempts at personal service have not been effective.
What steps can be taken where a respondent to a financial application refuses to engage in the proceedings? For example, where correspondence is sent to the respondent’s known address but they don’t respond, they don’t attend hearings, and attempts at personal service have not been effective.
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What transfer options are available where a property is inherited by three beneficiaries, one of whom wishes to buy out the other two? What SDLT consequences may there be for the beneficiary buying out the other two, if that beneficiary owns another property?
What transfer options are available where a property is inherited by three beneficiaries, one of whom wishes to buy out the other two? What SDLT consequences may there be for the beneficiary buying out the other two, if that beneficiary owns another property?
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When submitting an application to HM Land Registry (Form ST1) under the ad filum principle, do the rules of adverse possession (except for fencing and exclusive possession) apply?
When submitting an application to HM Land Registry (Form ST1) under the ad filum principle, do the rules of adverse possession (except for fencing and exclusive possession) apply?
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Where a child has been removed by one parent from one part of England and Wales to another part and the other parent objects what type of application should be made for the return of the child?
Where a child has been removed by one parent from one part of England and Wales to another part and the other parent objects what type of application should be made for the return of the child?
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Where a contact order has been made in favour of a father, in the event that he is away and unable to see the child can he insist that another family member spends time with the child in his place? Is there any authority on this point?
Where a contact order has been made in favour of a father, in the event that he is away and unable to see the child can he insist that another family member spends time with the child in his place? Is there any authority on this point?
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Where a divorce petition has already been issued, is it possible to file a second divorce petition in relation to the same marriage relying on adultery? Where a financial application in Form A has been issued in relation to the first petition, what would happen to those financial remedy proceedings where a second petition is filed?
Where a divorce petition has already been issued, is it possible to file a second divorce petition in relation to the same marriage relying on adultery? Where a financial application in Form A has been issued in relation to the first petition, what would happen to those financial remedy proceedings where a second petition is filed?
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Where a financial consent order has been signed by both parties, what would happen if one party then changed their mind and withdrew their agreement to the order before it was sealed by the court? If the court returns the consent order to ask questions of the parties before approving it, can a party change their mind/withdraw their agreement at that stage?
Where a financial consent order has been signed by both parties, what would happen if one party then changed their mind and withdrew their agreement to the order before it was sealed by the court? If the court returns the consent order to ask questions of the parties before approving it, can a party change their mind/withdraw their agreement at that stage?
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Where a parent has parental responsibility automatically, ie other than by an order or agreement, can that parental responsibility be removed and are there any cases on this?
Where a parent has parental responsibility automatically, ie other than by an order or agreement, can that parental responsibility be removed and are there any cases on this?
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Where a party has a right of way but not the right to park on a driveway, but does park in a way that prevents others benefiting from the same right of way from exercising their right, who can bring a claim for injunctive relief?
Where a party has a right of way but not the right to park on a driveway, but does park in a way that prevents others benefiting from the same right of way from exercising their right, who can bring a claim for injunctive relief?
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Where a party in financial proceedings has completed a statement of information for a consent order in Form D81, and then discovers that they are to receive an inheritance, are they under a duty to update the Form D81? What are the implications if they are unsure of the amount they will inherit?
Where a party in financial proceedings has completed a statement of information for a consent order in Form D81, and then discovers that they are to receive an inheritance, are they under a duty to update the Form D81? What are the implications if they are unsure of the amount they will inherit?
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