Lasting Powers of Attorney (LPAs) and Deputyship Orders are both legal appointments of a person or persons to deal with the affairs of another person who lacks mental capacity to deal with their affairs themselves. Both appointments can be made ... Lasting Power of Attorney or Deputyship Order?
The first question most people ask when buying or selling a house is “how long does it take?” Katie Holmes explains the process...
Once a couple have come to the decision to end their relationship, then mediation is designed to facilitate communication and help couples move forwards.
The Children’s Funeral Fund is a Government ‘pot’ which aims to offer practical support and funding to bereaved parents by providing financial assistance for burial and cremation fees.
Can I represent myself in the Family Court of Law? Yes. A person who is not represented by a lawyer is referred to as a ‘Litigant in Person'...
Step families are a common feature in modern day life. A step parent can acquire Parental Responsibility in certain circumstances...
A Death Bed Gift known as donatio mortis causa is a gift made in anticipation of death and not a gift in a person’s Will.
Why might a child be taken into care? The most common reasons are alcohol/substance abuse, domestic abuse, mental health issues and learning disabilities.
The Family Court is anxious to improve access to the reporting of family proceedings in an effort to avoid accusations of secrecy & lack of accountability.
Divorce law for same-sex and opposite-sex couples - are the laws equal? This blog post explains why that is not currently the case in the UK...
