It is a question we are asked increasingly by clients who have divorced. A volatile housing market, cost of living pressures, increased mortgage costs and inflation are all factors that have an impact on family budgets. So, if the financial picture your divorce settlement was based on has changed, can you go back to court … Read more
Contentious probate refers to any disputes about an individual’s Estate after they have passed away. This process can be difficult for families and lead to many mixed feelings, but understanding when an estate can be contested can help answer many questions, and make a troubling time less confusing for all. What is contentious probate, and why do I … Read more
You do not have to use a solicitor to buy (or sell) your house but there are many reasons why the vast majority of people do engage a solicitor. Here we look at the advantages of using a solicitor to safeguard your purchase and highlight some kinds of transactions where you should always get conveyancing … Read more
As the summer break draws to a close, it’s time to prepare for the new school year ahead. Whether your child is starting school for the first time or returning after a break, understanding attendance requirements and related information is crucial for a successful educational journey. This article aims to provide parents with valuable insights … Read more
Blended families have become increasingly common in today’s society. As relationships evolve and individuals remarry or enter into new partnerships, estate planning becomes a crucial consideration to ensure the fair and smooth transfer of assets to loved ones. In the context of blended families, where there may be children from previous relationships, navigating wills and … Read more
Managers on the lookout for changes in employment law following Brexit need to prepare for new holiday entitlement and pay calculations. The Retained EU Law (Revocation and Reform) Act 2023 became law in June, setting out how EU-based laws are to be treated in future. Most employment law will continue to stand, giving employers some … Read more
by family law expert Rachel Wynn Jones of Rhyl based solicitors Gamlins Law. Divorce applications rose by 20 per cent in the year following the introduction of no-fault divorce, according to figures from the Ministry for Justice. But while the headline process may be easier, couples going through the legal stage of break-up are still … Read more
The answer very much depends on whether you have children and whether your spouse had a valid will. That’s because if there is no will, the so-called rules of intestacy will be applied to your estate. Under these provisions your spouse will not always inherit everything. We look at how the rules affect surviving spouses … Read more
There is a bit of a misconception around family mediation and divorce that you must go through the mediation process before you can apply for a divorce. This is not the case. Here we look at how family mediation works, examine proposals put forward by the government in 2023 to reform the system and explain … Read more
Technology has moved very quickly over the past few decades and continues to gather pace, changing the ways in which we live our lives in many different areas. Whether it’s sharing our lives, information and images on social media or using blockchain currencies, the digital landscape is an important part of many people’s day-to-day life. … Read more
The Government plans to prune restrictions around non-compete clauses when employees leave to join a competitor or set up a rival business, according to a policy paper just published. Proposals in the smarter regulation to grow the economy policy paper include limiting the length of non-compete clauses to a maximum of three months. Typically, such clauses are … Read more
Many of us have social media accounts on various platforms these days. They can be used in a number of ways, whether it’s for sharing photos or news with family and friends, keeping in touch through messaging apps or simply for finding entertaining content. However, very few people consider what might happen with their social … Read more
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