With International Women’s Day having just been celebrated on the 8th March, is there gender inequality in Divorce?
It happens time and time again that one spouse will say to their solicitor “I worked really hard to meet the mortgage payments and build up my pension and all whilst my spouse never had to work.” So does this mean those assets shouldn’t be shared upon …
Once a Personal Representative has been appointed they cannot be removed – or can they?
What is a Personal Representative? Personal Representatives are individuals who have legal authority and responsibility to administer a deceased’s estate. There are two types of Personal Representatives; an Executor and an Administrator. An Executor is …
How do I prepare for Mediation?
A mediation is a great opportunity to resolve a dispute quickly and cost effectively. It is important to be as prepared as you can to make the most of the time available. Considering that a court case can take not months but years to reach trial, the a …
Brexit Contract Checklist
How might your commercial contracts be affected by the end of the Brexit transition period, and what can you do to protect your position? On 30 December 2020, the UK government and the European Commission signed the EU–UK Trade and Cooperation Agreemen …
Non-Molestation Order – what are they?
Non-Molestation Orders are used to protect victims of domestic violence. It prohibits a person (the abuser) from molesting the person applying for an Order. They can also protect victims from acts or threats of violence, use of abusive language, stalki …
FAQs about Child Arrangement Orders
What is a Child Arrangement Order? It is a Court Order which sets out who a child should live with, spend time with or otherwise have contact with. It replaces ‘residence’ and ‘contact’ orders, although people who have existing residence and contact or …
Disputing a Franchise Agreement
Entering into a franchise agreement is an exciting time. The promise of what is ahead with commercial returns for both the franchisor and franchisee leading both parties to enter into the relationship on an understandably enthusiastic basis. From such …
7 Tips to get you through a Dispute
Disputes happen and how the initial stages of the dispute are handled can impact upon how quickly and cost effectively you can resolve the problem. The following can make all the difference:- Tip 1) Get the facts – not opinion – the facts It is normal …
Consent Orders
Many separating couples may have come across the term “Consent Order” at some point and may wonder what that means. The term “Consent Order” refers to any type of Court Order agreed between parties. More often than not it relates to setting out an ag …
The Impact of Brexit on Divorce
The UK officially left the European Union on the 31st of January 2020 and the transition period is now over. Now that a deal has been made with the EU, how does this affect divorce proceedings? Many people do not know that divorce in England and Wales …
