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Family Friday: Understanding the Role of a Trustee in Trust Administration

Family Friday: Understanding the Role of a Trustee in Trust Administration

04/08/2023

When it comes to estate planning and asset management, trusts play a crucial role in ensuring the smooth transfer of wealth


How much do you know about divorce?

How much do you know about divorce?

28/07/2023

Divorce and separation can be emotionally challenging and legally complex but how much do you know about it?


Family Friday: Estate Planning 101 – Protecting your Legacy

Family Friday: Estate Planning 101 – Protecting your Legacy

21/07/2023

In the journey of life, it’s important to consider the legacy we leave behind.


Family Friday: Private Child Arrangements

Family Friday: Private Child Arrangements

14/07/2023

Keeping up to date with what’s going on in our family court systems is an imperative in how we operate as family lawyers. It was interesting to read about the latest data from the Ministry of Justice, which highlighted delays with the Courts for private Child Arrangements.


Understanding Contaminated Land: What It Is and How to Deal With It

Understanding Contaminated Land: What It Is and How to Deal With It

13/07/2023

While a desktop environmental search may not directly relate to contaminated land, it serves as a valuable tool


An Interesting time for Mortgage Rates

An Interesting time for Mortgage Rates

10/07/2023

It is an interesting time for mortgage rates. When I wrote last month of the Mortgage rate merry-go-round, the Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) had yet to sit and discuss their next rates move.


Breaking Up Is Hard To Do

Breaking Up Is Hard To Do

07/07/2023

Reaching a final decision to separate from your spouse or partner ranks as one of the most traumatic events in our lives.


Protect with a Prenup

Protect with a Prenup

30/06/2023

As family solicitors, we know how stressful divorce can be and is often seen as a distress purchase.


Is there such a thing as a good divorce?

Is there such a thing as a good divorce?

22/06/2023

This is a common question asked of family lawyers. Whether there is actually a ‘good divorce’ usually means a divorce without all the hostility generally associated with divorce proceedings.


Family Friday: Increased Contributions to Childcare Costs

Family Friday: Increased Contributions to Childcare Costs

15/06/2023

At the end of June, working parents who receive Universal Credit payments will see an increase in the amount which can be claimed back for childcare costs.


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