Category: Family
Mar 2019
Willing to get writing? Here are a few things to consider
Thankfully, will writing is being given more air time than it used to, but, it still doesn’t stop nearly two thirds of us not having one.
Mar 2019
What happens if... My partner dies without leaving a will?
Around 60% of adults in the UK still don’t have a will – even though dying without one could mean leaving loved ones without an inheritance, or, worse, homeless with no rights over the estate. Writing a will also ensures that your wishes are made clear to your family and it can help protect any dependents.
Feb 2019
March in to Making A Will
An up-to-date will written by a solicitor is the best way to ensure your wishes will be respected. It allows you to provide for your family and friends and leave a gift to your chosen charities too. It is also a chance to think about updating your will if you have not done so in a while.
Jan 2019
Your family or your finances: What would you choose?
You’d think the answer to this question would be easy and that anyone would choose family over any situation. However, it seems at times we forget how our assets, such as property and finances, can tear families apart.
Jan 2019
Divorce: Is it just too easy?
If you were keeping an eye on our legal updates during Christmas, you may have noticed we stuck to a slightly less festive topic. Divorce season is well and truly upon us and with a forecast spike in the number of separations, have we simply made divorcing a spouse far too easy?
Jan 2019
Happy Divorce Day
Whilst the fun and festivities are over for another year, a number of people can find the effects of debt and stress finally take their toll. It is one of many reasons why this time of year is known as Divorce Season. However, there could be a solution to marriage breakdown and over the years I have certainly seen some of the simplest remedies become the most effective.
Dec 2018
Common Law Marriage – Really?
In 2017 there were 3.3 million cohabiting couples who were neither married or in civil partnerships. This for the last 20 years has been the fastest growing group of couples. A significant proportion of this group are in single ownership or tenanted properties. This is a concern when considering the limited rights that cohabiting couples have versus married couples.
Dec 2018
How to divorce proof your marriage
Tis the season to be jolly, but, we address a slightly more morose topic for a reason. Divorce Day will soon be upon us once again. It is the first working Monday of every year and gets its name due to a surge in divorce applications.
Dec 2018
What is a post-nup and why are they increasing in popularity
We’ve all probably heard of a pre-nuptial agreement, but what about the lesser-known post-nup? What exactly is it and why are more people looking to write them?
Dec 2018
Separation doesn't have to end in divorce
It may seem a strange sentiment, but this time of year actually sees the highest number of divorces than any other time of the year. Dubbed “divorce day” by many of us in the legal profession, January 7 2019 is the first working Monday after Christmas. It is also predicted to be the day we see a predicted spike in the number of divorces – but maybe there is something we can do about that.
