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If I'm Married Do I Really Need a Will?
Marriage is a huge event life event for anyone involved. In this respect, it is also important to take into account the legal aspects involved in the union. One aspect of this is family and future planning, and a Will is an essential element. We take a look into the reasons a Will is necessary whether you're planning on marrying soon or have already tied the knot.
Has My Relative Left a Will?
There are several starting points when looking for a Will. We'll take a look at the first steps in finding out if your relative has a Will
Additional Funding For Family Mediation Voucher Scheme
On 16 January 2022, the Ministry of Justice announced that an additional £1.3 million will be made available for the family mediation voucher scheme, which was launched in March 2021. The extra investment aims to help more families resolve disputes away from court.
The Law is Changing to Allow Victims of Domestic Abuse More Time to Report Crimes
The government has announced that victims of domestic abuse in England and Wales will be given more time to report assaults.
Why Make a Lasting Power of Attorney?
Lasting Power of Attorney, also known as LPAs are a powerful legal tool that allows an individual to choose someone to handle their decisions if they are no longer able to do so. We take a look at LPAs, and their benefits and highlight some factors that you may wish to consider
Remember a Charity in Your Will Week
This week sees the launch of the annual Remember A Charity Week to promote the benefits of leaving a gift in your Will for a good cause. The week runs from the 6th to the 12th of September and encourages people to consider leaving a gift for charity in their Will, whilst also highlighting some of the amazing charities that have benefited from this form of giving.
£500 Voucher Available Towards Family Mediation Costs
The Ministry of Justice (MoJ) is investing one million pounds in supporting families who could benefit from using family mediation. The voucher scheme offers £500 towards the cost of using a mediator, encouraging people to seek and resolve their disputes outside of court.
Are The Courts Letting Down Survivors of Domestic Abuse?
During the initial lockdown in 2020, The National Domestic Abuse Helpline seen an increase of over 25% in requests for help both over the phone and online. With surging reports of domestic abuse cases, the question must be asked if the Courts are doing enough to support survivors in getting the justice and the help they deserve?
No Fault Divorces Will Not Come Into Effect Until April 2022
Almost a year has gone by since legislation was passed allowing married couples to divorce without any fault from either party. The Divorce, Dissolution and Separation Act 2020 brought forward several reforms, ushering in an era of no-fault divorce, however, this will now not come into effect until April 2022, at the earliest.
Safety From Domestic Abuse and Special Measures in Remote and Hybrid Hearings
The Family Justice Council has posted comprehensive guidance for the Courts to assist parties in family proceedings to implement and plan for special measures as we move into the digital arena to help victims of domestic abuse attending Court.
Child Maintenance Payments Top £2.3 Billion
The Department of Work and Pensions has recently released a set of new statistics on separated families covering the financial years ending 2019 to 2020. The data shows that 56% of families have a child support arrangement in place.
Post-Nuptial Agreements: What You Need To Know
Unlike a pre-nuptial agreement which is signed before marriage commences, a post-nuptial is signed during a marriage to ascertain any financial assets and responsibilities if the marriage was to break down.