Dementia, unfortunately is described as a progressive disease which means that eventually a person will be unable to make decisions for themselves, as they lose mental capacity. The Court of Protection is the Court that makes decisions for people who are unable to make decisions for themselves in relation to their financial affairs and in […]
Deciding to end a marriage can be an extremely confusing and stressful time, full of uncertainty and not knowing where to turn next. When families split up, it can raise many questions about how best to move forwards. Here we have provided some guidance on what happens when you […]
Coping with the breakdown of a marriage can be an emotional rollercoaster, filled with a mixture of emotions such as grief, frustration, anger, confusion, fear, and, surprisingly, relief. Although it is a difficult transition, divorce can also serve as an opportunity for personal growth and renewed happiness. In this blog, we explore the steps to […]
It is entirely understandable that when entering into financial proceedings people wish for the parties behaviour to be documented, certainly when you have been the victim of domestic abuse or adultery. Unfortunately, conduct is only considered in exceptional circumstances and where it would be deemed inequitable to disregard it. When asking if conduct will be […]
Put simply, yes you can. You are not legally required to instruct a Solicitor to get a Divorce. There are many lawyers out there who have chosen Family Law as their profession. If it was simple for everybody to Divorce without a lawyer then the profession would have become redundant before now. We cannot stress […]
There are certain decisions that are made in relation to a child which require the consent of everyone with parental responsibility for the child, usually the mother and the father. These decisions relate to important matters in a child’s life such as their education (where they go to school) and medical matters. There will be […]
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