By Kim Mapperson, Solicitor HM Courts and Tribunal Service have released some guidance as to the family work that will be prioritised by the family courts. This guidance has been agreed with the President of the Family Law Division. The courts have categorised family...
By Louise Martin, Solicitor & Director The case of Barder is known in the family law world as a landmark case. It told us that, if something so significant occurs after a final financial remedy order is made (known as a Consent Order), that it invalidates the...
By Kim Mapperson Isolation is difficult enough with limited restrictions on when you are to leave the house. For some, this creates a risk of being victim to domestic abusive or coercive and controlling behaviour. Staffordshire Police have issued some useful...
We are having to do things differently these days as our old ways of working are no longer feasible. When it comes to something as fundamental as will making, it is as important to be aware of the pitfalls as it is to know the way to get it right. The validity of a...
By Chris Milne, Director & Head of Private Client Unfortunately, that question might be more pertinent than usual in the coming weeks. We get asked it a lot. The truth is, there is no 100% way of knowing. It is entirely possible for someone to make a Will and if...
By Samantha Downs, Solicitor Coronavirus has changed so much of our daily lives, so it’s not surprising that the way we register deaths has also changed. Following implementation of the Coronavirus Act 2020, the following has changed: All deaths may now be registered...
