Modernising the Grant of Probate
11
Mar - 2019
A Grant of Probate is the legal document needed to deal with a deceased’s estate. If a person has died without leaving a Will, then a Grant of Letters of Administration needs to be obtained.
Is There Such Thing as a Good Divorce?
11
Mar - 2019
The 'Marie Kondo' approach to divorce. Can her approach to life really be applied to the divorce process?
What is a Supervision Order?
04
Mar - 2019
A Supervision Order imposes a duty on the local authority to ‘advise, assist and befriend’ a child and is usually set for a period of 6 or 12 months.
A Quick Guide to Giving Evidence in Court
26
Feb - 2019
A Quick Guide to Giving Evidence in Court. If you have made and signed a family proceedings witness statement, you will be called to Court to give evidence.
No Fault Divorce To Become Law
19
Feb - 2019
Current divorce law in England and Wales does not allow one party to unilaterally decide to divorce... Government has announced that No Fault Divorce is to become Law in England and Wales.
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.
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