The focus, for some time now, has been to attempt to resolve issues between separating couples without using a court. Still, however, so many are content to leave matters in the hands of a Judge who will ultimately impose a decision upon the couple. It
Did you know divorce has gone digital? Well, it has. Due to the unprecedented demand on the Family Court and the backlog in the Court, applications for divorce must now be made digitally by those who are unrepresented and those represented by a Solicitor. HMCTS
Personal Representatives (also termed ‘Executors’ or ‘Administrators’) have certain responsibilities when administering an estate. One of these responsibilities is to ensure that all debts are settled prior to the distribution of the estate to the beneficiaries. Section 27 of the Trustee Act 1925 provides a
One question we often get asked is ‘Can I make a Will for someone else?’. To make a valid Will, the Testator (person making the Will) must demonstrate that they have the capacity to do so by meeting several tests. They must: 1. Understand the
Throughout the coronavirus pandemic there have been extensive restrictions in place to prevent evictions taking place. As the lifting of restrictions begins it is worthwhile for tenants to be aware of the process in which evictions take place and your rights in response. For most
Unfortunately, sometimes it becomes necessary to pursue a claim against someone to get “the justice which you deserve”. The civil legal system is there to help you be compensated for your losses but I hear of cases where people have not been successful in doing
Director’s Guarantees can be both a business’ best friend and a director’s nightmare depending on the situation. Often directors of a company will sign the document without obtaining legal or financial advice, maybe because they sign them as a matter of course or because they
One questions we are often asked is – ‘Can I deal with probate myself?’ Whilst many people instruct a Solicitor to deal with the estate of a deceased family member or friend, a few people choose to take on the responsibility of dealing with the
In most acquisition transactions, the buyer will want to ensure that the target company have good title to the assets and the buyer will also want to understand what liabilities they are taking on. So what due diligence should you carry out when acquiring another
Where children are involved in relationship breakdown, and parents are unable to reach agreement over the arrangements for the children, it is not unusual to hear one parent talk about their right to see their child. That may seem a reasonable assertion, particularly allied to
