No-fault divorce surge but challenges remain
No-fault divorce saw an initial surge in demand when it came into effect, but couples continue to face challenges in managing finances and certainty regarding the process.
Recently divorced? Legal matters to consider before moving on
Recently divorced? Here are a few legal matters you should consider before moving into the next chapter of your life.
No-fault divorce – Working it out when things go wrong
No-fault divorce comes into effect in April 2022. The aim is to reduce cases reaching family courts and the stress on divorcing couples by minimising blame and by encouraging best outcomes through good communication and supported discussions.
Divorcing your business partner
Divorcing your partner is never easy, but what happens when you run a business together? You will need specialist legal advice. Read more here.
Negotiating a separation agreement – 4 mistakes to avoid
Negotiating a separation from a partner is never easy, having a formal separation agreement and knowing what mistakes to avoid is crucial. Read more here.
Avoid family conflict at Christmas – focus on family wellbeing
Avoiding conflict at Christmas is always a challenge, and with COVID-19 restrictions likely to get worse before they get better, the pandemic may continue to put relationships under pressure.
Leaving a gift in your Will to charity
Leaving a gift in your Will to a UK charity is free of inheritance tax and can help make a difference with the work they do. Find out more.
Back to school: coronavirus rules, measures, and restrictions in schools
With pupils returning to school, and many coronavirus restrictions now lifted, we understand that both parents and pupils will have questions about what to expect. In this article, we look at the rules around wearing masks, self-isolating, and testing in relation to school pupils. Will children need to self-isolate if they are in contact with a pupil who has tested positive? The rules changed on 16th August with children aged under 18 no longer required to self-isolate if they have come into close contact with a person who has tested…
Divorce and grandparents’ rights
When a couple makes the decision to divorce, the breakdown of the relationship can have far-reaching consequences. Unfortunately, grandparents of any children of the relationship can suffer and even be prevented from seeing their grandchildren as often as they would like. However, there are certain actions grandparents can take to secure child arrangements with their grandchildren and in this article, we look at some of the solutions to a very sensitive legal problem. Do grandparents have any legal rights? Under UK law, grandparents do not have an automatic right through…
Can you make a Power of Attorney online?
It is possible to make a Power of Attorney online, but whether you should is an entirely different matter. The process of making a Power of Attorney seems straightforward, but for those who are unfamiliar with the process, there are many potential pitfalls which could result in your application being rejected or your wishes not being carried out correctly. In this article, we look at some of the common difficulties we see when clients attempt to make a Power of Attorney online. How do I make a Power of Attorney…