Valuing a business during a divorce can be a complex but crucial task. The accurate assessment of a business' worth is essential for the equitable division of assets and for ensuring a fair settlement.

Our family law experts will explain the key factors and methods involved in valuing a business in a divorce. We have extensive experience in this field and will provide you with the knowledge you need to make informed decisions.

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A common and difficult issue that couples face when they decide to end their marriage or civil partnership is what to do with the family home.

The family home is often the most valuable asset that a couple owns. It may also have sentimental value for both parties and their children.

In this blog post, we will answer some frequently asked questions relating to what happens to the family home when a couple gets divorced or dissolves their civil partnership, and who should move out of the family home.

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Why is it Important to Get Your Documents in Order for Conveyancing?

Conveyancing is a complex legal process that involves transferring the ownership of a property from the seller to the buyer. To ensure a smooth and hassle-free conveyancing process, it is essential to get your documents in order. The documents required for conveyancing include legal, financial, and administrative paperwork that needs to be organised and presented correctly.

The multi-award winning conveyancing team at Howells Solicitors have prepared this guide for you to gain a better understanding and to prepare when you are in a position to start the legal process of buying or selling a property.

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We’ve previously written on this blog about gifting a family home and the options to consider when doing so, but we would also like to address the topic of selling a house to a family member. With the familiarity and high-level of trust, do you need to go through all the usual checks or hire a conveyancer? More...

If you are thinking of buying a house in the UK, you might be wondering what the laws involved are and how they affect you. Buying a house is a major decision and it involves a lot of steps and costs.

In this blog post, our experienced conveyancing team will explain some of the key aspects of the legal process of buying a house in the UK and how we can help you with it. We keep it simple, honest and transparent here at Howells, ensuring you are kept in the loop at every stage of the process. More...