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...
by PGM Solicitors | Mar 31, 2020 | Children, Family Law
During these difficult times, many parents will be worried about the impact that the Coronavirus is having on existing child arrangement orders and future hearings. Our blog acts as guidance only and not for your specific case. The overall message is to follow...
by PGM Solicitors | Oct 4, 2019 | Children, Family Law
National Grandparents Day falls on Sunday 6 October this year, highlighting the fact that sadly, up to a million grandparents lose contact with their grandchildren every year, mostly due to family breakdowns – and whilst most people expect grandparents to have...
by PGM Solicitors | Aug 21, 2019 | Family Law
Latest figures from the Office for National Statistics (ONS) confirm that the number of cohabiting couples in the UK has risen by over 25% in the past 10 years. Cohabiting couples are now the fastest growing family type in the UK. Living together as a couple before...
by PGM Solicitors | Mar 27, 2019 | Family Law, Powers of Attorney, Wills
This month, the government is proposing to change the current probate fee structure from a flat rate fee, to one based on the value of the estate. The new proposals set out a banded structure, where fees rise with size of the estate. At the moment, families in England...