Pensions in Divorce
June 4, 2021For many people, the primary focus when getting divorced is what will happen to the family home. It is however important not to overlook pensions when considering divorce settlements. In […]
For many people, the primary focus when getting divorced is what will happen to the family home. It is however important not to overlook pensions when considering divorce settlements. In […]
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 […]
