CGT Changes and the Law of Unintended Consequences

A few weeks have now gone by since the Chancellor’s budget. The absence of any articles on the new measures affecting CGT on divorcing couples is quite concerning. Under proposed changes, which were not mentioned in the chancellor’s speech, if you have separated and elected to move out of your home because of the breakdown in your relationship, you will potentially be hit by a capital gains...

Spousal Maintenance & Universal Credit: Careful What You Wish For

Universal Credit: Be careful what you wish for I am regularly asked: “What impact will spousal maintenance have on my Universal Credit?”. For those of you who haven’t seen the political debates over this, Universal Credit is the new single benefit which pretty much replaces all fresh claims for most means-tested benefits. This includes income-based Jobseekers Allowance, tax credits...