by Sarah Bott | Jun 2, 2021 | Family Law, Free Advice, Wills
Moving in with your partner or buying a house together, when you are not yet married needs a little extra thought before proceeding. From a legal point of view, there are a few things to consider: Ownership If the house is not in your name, you are at risk if your...
by Sarah Bott | Apr 7, 2021 | Family Law
The Divorce, Dissolution and Separation Act 2020 (which will be implemented in Autumn 2021) will now allow couples, for the very first time, to apply for a divorce order by stating that the marriage has broken down irretrievably. There will be no requirement to...
by Sarah Bott | Mar 1, 2021 | Family Law, Legal, Powers of Attorney, Property, Wills
As a business owner, it’s more important than ever to have a solid continuity plan to ensure that your business will keep running smoothly if you were to become unable to make decisions. Reasons that you may be unable to make those decisions could be if: you were...
by PGM Solicitors | Sep 11, 2020 | Children, Family Law, Uncategorized
The issue of a father’s rights to see his children regularly hits the headlines. Many parents who separate agree between them who their children will live and when the children will see the other parent. Unfortunately, it is not always possible to agree, especially...
by PGM Solicitors | Aug 19, 2020 | Family Law
As it is increasingly common for couples to divorce and remarry, the likelihood of a step-parent becoming involved in the upbringing of the child is extremely high. Parental rights for a step-parent are often unclear, especially if the relationship with the child’s...
by PGM Solicitors | Jul 7, 2020 | Divorce, Family Law
The Divorce, Dissolution and Separation Bill has finally reached the end of its parliamentary journey. However, although the ‘no fault divorce’ bill has been passed through the House of Commons, it will return to the House of Lords to consider an amendment before...
