The Law Society has cautioned that the adoption of electronic wills may heighten the risk of fraud. In response to the Law Commission's consultation on wills reform, the Society emphasises the need for thorough research before implementation. While 50%...
The Galbraith Tables aim to offer a preliminary estimate for pension values, aiding informed decisions in financial settlements. When it comes to financial remedies, one of the parties’ main assets is likely to be their pensions. However, this...
In recent years, parental alienation has been getting a lot of traction in the media. In the last year, MPs, women’s rights groups, and the UN have raised awareness about the use of parental alienation as a tool to counterclaim in cases relating to...
It's clear that navigating child arrangements during the Christmas period can be challenging for separated parents, and your emphasis on prioritising the best interests of the children is crucial. J&P Solicitor Sarah Rose, from our Family team,...
If you and your ex-partner agree on all aspects of your children's lives, including where they are to live and the amount of time they are to spend with the other parent, the short answer to this question is you probably do not need legal advice....
In this article, we explore an alternative to divorce known as "Judicial Separation". Unlike divorce, this formal process allows couples to separate without legally ending their marriage, offering flexibility for various circumstances. Ultimately,...
The Channel 5 TV series, The Inheritance, has been gripping audiences with its dramatic story of a family at loggerheads over a will. The show features two sisters and a brother who expected to inherit their father’s estate, only to find that he had...
The process of applying for the presumption of death of a missing person is complex. A recent High Court ruling, in a case involving a person who had disappeared after entering the sea, sheds light on how a missing person’s will can be brought into...
The Child Maintenance Service (CMS) has been in the news recently, with the publication by the House of Commons Library of its report, ‘Child Maintenance: Fees, enforcement and arrears (UK)’, which sets out what steps the CMS may take when a...
The Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) is taking action against deceitful will writing firms, launching an inquiry to safeguard the public. The probe focuses on unregulated providers offering will writing and pre-paid probate plans. Initial findings...
