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Under UK driving laws, if a driver with over two years driving experience accrues 12 or more penalty points on their licence within a specified period, they face an automatic disqualification from driving, referred to as a ‘totting up’ disqualification. Exceptional hardship applications can be made for the disqualification to either be reduced or prevented in its entirety in certain circumstances.
When couples divorce, the family home is a major concern. This article covers housing options, from selling the property to dividing assets, and the factors that influence these decisions.
Before the 2024 Budget announcement, I wrote a LinkedIn post speculating about the possible impacts that the Budget might have on Inheritance Disputes. Now that we know more about the proposed changes, I offer a more detailed analysis of how the changes could impact the number of disputes that are brought before the courts and how the way in which disputes are conducted may change.