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Separating From An Abusive Partner and Dealing with Narcissism
At Yarwood Holmes Law we specialise in dealing with domestic abuse and the effects it has upon individuals who are looking to separate or have already have separated from their abusive partner. We're specialists in resolving issues arising from separation such as finances or children issues.
Five Stages of a Divorce Explained
Divorce can be an unsettling time for couples and families involved in the process. The legal process, emotional heartache and the prospect of going to court can make an already difficult situation worse. Most people going through a divorce have never had dealings with solicitors or the Courts, and have no idea of the process involved in reaching the final stage of Decree Absolute.
Bill Paves The Way For No Fault Divorces
Planned changes to The Divorce, Dissolution and Separation Bill will allow couples seeking a no-fault divorce to be able to petition from August 2021
Major Overhaul of Family Courts to Protect Domestic Abuse Victims
A major overhaul and sweeping reforms to the Family Court system will see greater protections for survivors and victims of domestic abuse
Do I Need a Cohabitation Agreement?
An increasing number of couples live together without forming a marriage or civil partnership. This is known traditionally as a ‘common law marriage’. How does the law view the status of this situation, what protections are in place and what happens if the relationship between both parties comes to an end? You may want to consider a cohabitation agreement – but what is involved?
Reasons You Need A Will
Recent research suggests that over one in two adults, or 60% of the population still don’t have a Will in place meaning that any assets owned will be subject to intestacy rules after death. We look at why a well-prepared Will is important, and the reasons you need to put one in place to ensure your wishes are followed after death.
Your Entitlements When a Partner Passes Away
Death is a difficult time for anyone to deal with, even more so when the person is your closest companion. Unlike couples in a marriage or civil partnership, if a partner passes without a Will, then the Law does not provide an automatic right to benefits of the deceased’s estate. What are your rights and entitlements if your partner passes away?
What Are My Rights As a Grandparent?
In the last few years, more grandparents have been going to court to win the right to see their grandchildren. Figures from the MoJ point to a rising number of applications relating to child arrangement orders with numbers continually outstripping previous years. What can you do if you find that you have been locked out of access to your grandchildren?
Taking Care of Pets in Your Will
Pets play an important role in family life so it’s important to ensure that they are taken care of when we’re no longer around. In the UK, over 40% of households own a pet (Statista – 2019) with a chunk of this figure made up of dog and cat ownership. We’re a nation of animal lovers, but what happens to your pet when you’re no longer here?
Stalking Protection Orders
Those who breach the court orders - which come into force in England and Wales on Monday - could be jailed for up to five years. Stalkers could face up to five years in jail for breaching "powerful" new court orders which ban them from contacting alleged victims.
Opposite-Sex Civil Partnerships Legal from 2nd December 2019
On the 2nd December 2019, the Civil Partnership, Marriages and Death (Registration Etc) Act 2019 came into force which now allows opposite-sex couples to form a civil partnership.
Generation 'Z' Likely To Demand a Prenup - Survey
Members of 'Generation Z' - those born from 1996 onwards - are likely to take a pragmatic approach to marriage and protect their assets before tying the knot, a YouGov survey on prenuptial agreements suggests.