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If you have been divorced abroad but are habitually resident in this country, English family judges have the power to ensure that you receive a fair share of the marital assets. In a case on point, the High Court awarded a woman whose marriage was dissolved in Russia, but who had settled in London, a financial settlement of £5 million. The middle-aged former couple, both Russian nationals, had three children during their 22-year marriage. From very modest beginnings, the husband had achieved great things in business and they had enjoyed...

If you have been divorced abroad but are habitually resident in this country, English family judges have the power to ensure that you receive a fair share of the marital assets. In a case on point, the High Court awarded a woman whose marriage was dissolved in Russia, but who had settled in London, a financial settlement of £5 million. The middle-aged former couple, both Russian nationals, had three children during their 22-year marriage. From very modest beginnings, the husband had achieved great things in business and they had enjoyed...

When there is a fatal accident involving a person with dependants, a claim for compensation may be able to be made not only by the estate of the deceased person but also by their dependants, whether children or adults. In a recent case, the estate and dependants of a man who was killed when his motorcycle was struck by a car both brought proceedings against the driver's insurers. The estate was awarded a little over £10,000 and his children, the eldest of whom is in his 20s, were awarded a...

When there is a fatal accident involving a person with dependants, a claim for compensation may be able to be made not only by the estate of the deceased person but also by their dependants, whether children or adults. In a recent case, the estate and dependants of a man who was killed when his motorcycle was struck by a car both brought proceedings against the driver's insurers. The estate was awarded a little over £10,000 and his children, the eldest of whom is in his 20s, were awarded a...