Parental Alienation
June 1, 2021The impact of Parental Conflict Separating parents can often forget how the animosity between them can impact their children, when they themselves are going through such a difficult time. Conflict […]
The impact of Parental Conflict Separating parents can often forget how the animosity between them can impact their children, when they themselves are going through such a difficult time. Conflict […]
What Is This? In children cases the Court may make an order that a Section 7 Report be prepared by Cafcass. Cafcass stands for Children and Family Court Advisory and […]
Options and the procedure the court take in to account When a parent seeks to change their child’s forename, surname or both, any parent with parental responsibility must consent. Sometimes […]
In our family legal update ‘No Fault Divorces – Is it finally the end of the blame game?’ we set out the Government plans for removing the concept of ‘fault’ […]
Despite repeated statements confirming that the Stamp Duty Land Tax (SDLT) Holiday introduced on 8 July 2020 would end on 31 March 2021 as planned; the Chancellor has now extended […]
More than half of UK adults do not have a Will, are you one of them? If you do not have a Will, or your Will is invalid or unclear, […]
Family mediation Family mediation is a more cost effective and less litigious alternative to pursuing matters through the family court. The aim of mediation is to build a workable system […]
A Will made in contemplation of marriage… what happens when my wedding is delayed by Lockdown restrictions? We regularly advise clients who have newly got engaged. A significant life event […]
The Government’s Help to Buy equity loan scheme has been extended to 31 May to allow properties which have been delayed being finalised due to COVID restrictions to be fully […]
During the Pandemic, some separated parents have been understandably concerned about their ability to comply with the terms of Coronavirus and Child Arrangement Orders. This short blog is intended to […]
As you will be aware the Stamp Duty Land Tax holiday is due to end on 31 March 2021. The matter was debated in the House of Commons on Monday […]
We are often asked to advise an Attorney who is looking after the finances of an incapable person. The Attorney sees that there is a potential Inheritance Tax liability that is going to arise on their relative’s death and is looking to make gifts or otherwise reduce the problem.