Since 30 December 2005 a step-parent who is married to or the civil partner of a parent of a child who has parental responsibility may apply for an order for parental responsibility or may enter into a parental responsibility agreement.
A power of attorney is a legal document which allows an appointed person/s to act on your behalf should you lose mental capacity. Have you considered what might happen if […]
As a first-time buyer it is a great feeling hearing the words ‘The sellers have received the funds, the estate agents will now release the keys to you.’ Completion day […]
This recent judgement on directors’ duties to creditors is an important case for company law, given the current uncertain economic climate in the UK. The recent judgement of BTI 2014 […]
Whether to vaccinate or not can often be an issue between parents who are separated and whom may have differing views.
If you are no longer capable of giving someone authority over your finances the chances are that it may be necessary for them or others to apply to the Court of Protection for authority.
The rules regarding trusts have recently changed and as a result most new and existing trusts need to be registered with HMRC via the ‘Trust Registration Service’ (TRS).
If you and your spouse have separated, it is important to consider your position regarding the family home. You should check with the Land Registry whose name the property is […]
A Lasting Power of Attorney (LPA) is a legal document where an individual gives another person or persons known as the Attorney or Attorneys power to make certain decisions and to deal with legal formalities and documents at their direction or on their behalf.
The new No Fault Divorce law comes into force on 6 April 2022. Click to read our previous legal updates on No Fault Divorce: Does this change financial settlements? Do […]
A No Fault Divorce does not automatically end a couple’s financial commitments to each other. You will still need to resolve financial matters and child arrangements. A party’s financial claims […]
The new No Fault Divorce procedure will be dealt with through the Court online system. Whilst you can deal with the Divorce proceedings yourself, we would recommend you seek legal […]
