There are currently two major social-economic shifts in play which are resulting in more people needing to understand the effects of a Cohabitation Agreement or a Declaration of Trust, specifically: […]
Divorce is undoubtedly one of the most unsettling events a person can face in their life. On the Holmes and Rahe Stress Scale, divorce rank second as the most stressful […]
If you are buying or selling a business, one of the key regulations you need to be aware of and ensure you are fully compliant with is the Transfer of […]
Grandparents are the forgotten victims of divorce. When parents separate, the focus is on supporting them to work out arrangements for children, i.e. who will the child live with most […]
Executors[1] have the responsibility of collating, protecting, and distributing a deceased’s Estate. Up to four Executors can be named by the Testator to administer their last wishes and most view […]
It is an honour to be asked to be an executor of an estate after their death. It means that the person asking you trusts you to manage their affairs […]
For couples getting divorced or anyone who is involved in a family law dispute involving children, the term ‘parental responsibility’ is one they are likely to hear regularly. But what […]
Many couples are under the misapprehension that they only need one Will between them. In law, there is no such thing as a “joint” Will. It is very common, however, […]
Digital assets are intangible but nonetheless can hold high value – both personal and financial. But have you ever considered what happens to them on your death? Many people are […]
Spousal maintenance is a contentious topic for any divorcing couple, and it can be expensive, especially for those with high net worth. Just ask Russell Crowe. The multi-award Oscar-winning actor […]
In trying economic times, it is natural to want to save money where possible. If you are an Executor of a Will you may try and limit your expenses by […]
There is a myth surrounding family law in England and Wales that will not disappear; the existence of ‘common law marriage’. Cohabitees are the fastest growing family type in the […]
