Forensic accountants can play a valuable role in cases involving financial settlement, but practitioners must ensure they are used correctly to avoid potential difficulties, says David Lawler
Lynne Passmore reviews the rise in pre-nuptial agreements, disclosure, invalid marriages, selling the matrimonial home, gifts made to the husband and periodical payments
Simon Graham examines several spectacular frauds which shed light on the responsibilities and liabilities of non-executive directors, auditors and solicitors
Introducing a no-fault divorce option would reduce animosity between couples and decrease the emotional upheaval for all those involved, argue Scott Cochrane and Suzanne Kingston
Helen Bryant discusses the UK's opt out of the EU's regulation on succession and wills, proprietary estoppel, the position of executors when a will is being challenged, and inheritance tax
Improving your image and building confidence will help your firm create a positive first impression and attract potential clients, says Dianne Bown-Wilson
With a general election looming, justice secretary Jack Straw is planning to cut the uplift libel lawyers can add to their success fees from 100 per cent to 10 per cent of base costs.
