by PGM Solicitors | Jan 22, 2020 | Uncategorized, Wills
Many people are under the misapprehension that there is no need for them to make a Will as their spouse will inherit everything. However, under the Intestacy Rules, a spouse or civil partner will only inherit the whole estate if the deceased has no children. If the...
by PGM Solicitors | Dec 10, 2019 | Children, Divorce, Family Law
Before we know it, Christmas will be upon us. If it is your first family Christmas during or following divorce or separation from a partner, we understand that it can be a particularly difficult time. Here are a few tips to help avoid any difficult disputes: Approach...
by PGM Solicitors | Nov 7, 2019 | Divorce, Family Law, Legal, Uncategorized
It has been highlighted in the media recently that almost half of couples are opting to split via an online process. The term ‘DIY Divorce’ refers to a divorce or dissolution that takes place with little or no legal assistance, often online. This means that the...
by PGM Solicitors | Oct 22, 2019 | Legal, Wills
There is a direct impact on your Will when you get married or divorced. Is it true that getting married invalidates an existing Will? When you make a Will there are a number of life events that can impact its validity. One of these is marriage. Under UK law, marriage...
by PGM Solicitors | Nov 5, 2018 | Family Law
The House of Commons has overwhelmingly backed a plan to fast-track the introduction of civil partnerships for straight couples. Civil partnerships were introduced in 2004 as a segregated form of union for same-sex couples, but campaigners called for them to be...
