Legal
Indy: Gay hedgie may owe wife £150m in divorce
A top hedge fund manager is facing one of the most expensive divorce settlement in British legal history after telling his wife he is gay
Time is Money
Caroline Garnham on why complicated new rules from the Treasury may be making checking whether you’re a UK resident much simpler
Hands Off the Loot!
As England and Wales has developed into the divorce capital of the world, defending one's money in a matrimonial context is causing increasing concern to advisers and individuals alike, says Alex Carruthers
Fatca(ts) Beware
The American government are forcing banks around the world to sack their US clients, says Kristin Konschnik, as the new FATCA rules take effect
How can I stop being a UK resident?
I will be leaving the UK to work full time abroad. I have considerable property in the UK and my family will continue to reside in the UK. I am concerned about remaining ‘accidentally’ UK resident for tax purposes. Is the law clear on this?
Chartered Flight
Caroline Garnham on the quandaries that face HNWs looking to move abroad, from the quality of life and culture of the potential destinations to the complex tax implications
Stay-at-Home Husbands
Sarah Higgins of Charles Russell looks at the rise of the house husband, and what it means for HNW divorces
LG: Wealthy parents drive prenups
Wealthy parents are most likely to be the driving force behind a pre-nuptial agreement, a poll conducted by leading City law firm Lawrence Graham (LG) has revealed
The Kids Aren't All Right
Children all too often bear the worst of their parents’ divorce. Parents need to think less about guilty gifts and more about communicating, says Zak Smith
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Is it really possible to avoid stamp duty land tax when purchasing land and property?
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A lot has been made recently in the press about buyers of some of the UK’s most expensive homes avoiding stamp duty land tax (SDLT) by purchasing their home through a company.
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