Fixed Fee Appointment: What do I get?
19
Feb - 2019
Whether you are separating from your spouse/partner or planning to move in together what do you really need? Advice and answers to all those questions and worries that you may have.
Investigations By The Department for Work and Pensions...
11
Feb - 2019
What should you do if you receive a letter from the Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) asking for details of a deceased’s assets and liabilities? It is very common to receive such a letter, but they can be a little bit alarming. Our latest blog post explains what you should do...
Conveyancing: The FAQ's of Moving House...
28
Jan - 2019
One of my favourite questions, how long is a piece of string? I have completed a matter in 4 weeks before and likewise a matter in 4 months. And no, the length of the chain is not necessarily an indicator of timescales being longer or shorter.
Care Proceedings: How Long Do They Take?
23
Jan - 2019
The Children and Families Act 2014 introduced the Public Law Outline and with it, the 26-week time limit within which care proceedings should be concluded. The main reason for introducing it was to impose a time scale for decisions about the futures of children involved in care proceedings.
Cohabiting Couples & The Myth of the Common Law Spouse
23
Jan - 2019
Cohabiting couples are the fastest-growing family type in the UK. But unlike divorce, when you separate from someone you have cohabited with, there is no particular set of rules that apply.
Using a Help To Buy ISA
21
Jan - 2019
Have you been left feeling confused by the Help to Buy ISA? How can you use the Help to Buy ISA bonus and where are the funds sent? Shelly Pill explains the ins and outs of the Help to Buy ISA.
Family Law: Co-Founder of Moneysupermarket.com Discovers He is Not Biological Father
09
Jan - 2019
The Co-founder of Moneysupermarket.com, Richard Mason, who divorced his wife 10 years ago has discovered that the three sons he raised as his own during their 20 year marriage are not his biological children. As with all matters relating to a financial settlement the individual circumstances of a case are considered.
What is a Conveyancer and What Do They Do?
09
Jan - 2019
A Conveyancer is someone who specialises in the legal aspect of transferring property from one person to another and can help you through the process of selling buying or mortgaging a property. A Conveyancer can also be a Solicitor, licensed Conveyancer or a Chartered Legal Executive.
Can you Claim Stamp Duty Back?
09
Jan - 2019
It is possible to request a refund of Stamp Duty Land Tax (SDLT) if you paid the higher rate of tax when purchasing an additional property. A claim can now be made within 12 months of the sale of the previous main residence...
Understanding the Legal Jargon in Family Court Proceedings...
07
Jan - 2019
Being faced with Court proceedings of any kind can be an extremely daunting experience for anyone. Proceedings involving your children can be even more emotive and challenging.
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