By Kim Mapperson, Solicitor in the Family Team In short the answer is “no!” and this misunderstanding can have costly implications. The pronouncement of a decree absolute formally dissolves your marriage and either party is then free to remarry, but only a financial...
By the Property Team Land Registry have started accepting digital signatures on conveyancing documents, however, witnesses also need to be present. Simon Hayes, chief executive and chief land registrar at the HM Land Registry, has said: “What we have done today is...
By David Williams, Director & Head of Property In an attempt to boost the housing market following the lockdown, the government has raised the stamp duty (SDLT) threshold in England and Wales to £500,000.00 until March 31st 2021. This will result in significant...
Our Matrimonial Law team works digitally to deliver a faster efficient service to our clients by Louise Martin. Family law can sometimes seem archaic and out of date. However, with the Divorce, Dissolution and Separation Act 2020 on the horizon, change is afoot, and...
In the current situation, a lot of people are using the opportunity to plan for the future, by making Wills and Lasting Powers of Attorney. The combination of flexible working from home and the summer weather has meant that we have been able to meet up with families,...
The future of work is changing, and Covid-19 has brought extraordinary challenges to businesses across the globe. Staff have been furloughed, allowed to work from home or continued to work as ‘normal’, however this situation is far from normal. The way people work...
