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Day: 15 May 2025

The Hidden Risks of Gifting During Divorce: Why Generosity Needs Legal Protection

July 24, 2025May 15, 2025 by MST Lawyers
Giving money to someone

It’s a story we hear all too often: a parent gives their adult child a financial gift – perhaps to help them buy a home or start a business – only to see that gift caught up in a divorce settlement years later. While gifting during divorce to a child might seem like a kind … Read more

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