Using the Help to Buy Scheme
22
Jan - 2020
The Help to Buy scheme offers an equity loan where the government lends first-time buyers and existing homeowners money to buy a newly-built home.
What are the Intestacy Rules?
22
Jan - 2020
The Lord Chancellor made a statutory instrument to increase the statutory legacy that a spouse or civil partner receives under the Intestacy laws.
Coronation Street to Real Life - How does Hope and Ruby’s story compare?
16
Jan - 2020
I love Coronation Street. I have watched it all my life. So, what do I think of their portrayal of Social Services’ involvement with Fiz and Tyrone’s girls, Hope and Ruby?
Problems with Shared Care Arrangements and Financial Support
13
Jan - 2020
Shared care arrangements for children can be made via mediation or through an appropriate Child Arrangement Order.
Drug Testing in Care Proceedings - Is it Reliable and can I Challenge my results?
10
Jan - 2020
Parents in care proceedings accused of using illicit substances often find themselves subject to drug testing so that the Court can be provided with evidence as to their level of drug use, the substances used and the honesty of the parent within the proceedings.
The Commorientes Rule and the Importance of Having a Will
09
Jan - 2020
The commorientes rule relates to property ownership and applies when two or more people have died in circumstances where it is uncertain who died first.
Summer Holiday Ready? Is a Will a part of your holiday planning?
08
Jan - 2020
When booking a holiday to get rid of "the January blues", a Will is likely the last thing on your mind, so how can Intestacy Rules play a part?
Deprivation Of Liberty - The Duty Of The Family Court
06
Jan - 2020
It is the duty of the family court to ensure that a child is properly safeguarded and taken care of, taking into consideration the welfare checklist in Section 1 of the Children Act 1989.
What is an Intermediary in Family Law Proceedings?
19
Dec - 2019
The role of an intermediary was created by the Youth Justice and Criminal Evidence Act 1999 to help vulnerable witnesses in criminal cases. However, the use of intermediaries has since spread to be included in Family Court proceedings.
Family, Farms & Divorce
19
Dec - 2019
When any couple separate, careful thought needs to be given about how their financial resources and obligations are divided.
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