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It may come as a surprise but owning a property does not necessarily confer exclusive rights to it. Situations may arise where an owner might have to concede that others have rights, including the right to cross over their land. In this article, we look at whether a right of way can be created against the land owner’s wishes.

In family law, the primary carer is a term used to describe the person with whom a child spends most of their time. In parenting matters, the Court may need to assess who the primary carer is for the purpose of making parenting orders.

Estate planning can sometimes be thought of as something for families. Parents usually want to protect what they have accumulated in their lifetimes for their children and find an efficient way of passing on their assets.

If both parties to consent orders conspire to suppress the existence of a third party debt in their application for orders, what is likely to be the outcome? 

A life estate can play a useful role in estate planning. However, there are drawbacks that need careful assessment when considering whether one would be right for you.