Family Mediation Week – an opportunity to reflect on other ways to resolve disputes Family Mediation Week kicks off on the 27th January until 31st January. Parents or couples who have decided to separate or divorce in 2025 are being urged to find out how to avoid courtroom confrontation to settle money and parenting arrangements. … Continued
When a relationship breaks down and individuals are not able to agree between themselves, or with the help of mediation, how the matrimonial finances should be divided or how children should spend time with parents applications can be made to the Courts who can make a decisions about both children and financial matters. Can I … Continued
Inheritance Tax standard allowances remain the same The standard £325,000 per person allowance (nil rate band) is frozen at the current rate until the 2030 tax year, alongside up to £175,000 residence nil rate band. The residence nil rate band is available where a property is inherited by direct descendants. This residence relief is tapered … Continued
When it comes to creating a last will and testament, it is a requirement that the person making the will, called the testator, has the necessary mental capacity to do so. The test for testamentary capacity was established in the historic case of Banks v Goodfellow (1870) and includes a person must understand: understand the … Continued
A property can be one of the most important and indeed only asset from a relationship. Both parties have usually spent a great deal of time and effort making a home together. When there is a separation, it is therefore essential that the parties understand what is available to them. In some cases, this can … Continued
Whilst more and more families in the UK and worldwide are choosing not to marry or enter into a civil partnership, either through personal choice or through prioritising finances in purchasing a home together or starting a family, the law is yet to catch up with this evolution. It is therefore imperative that the law … Continued
What is a Prenuptial Agreement? A prenuptial agreement or a prenup as it is more commonly referred to, is a written agreement between a couple prior to their marriage, to outline how their assets will be divided if they were to divorce. This includes, but it not limited to, money, property, inheritance, pensions and debt. … Continued
Making a Will is more straight forward than most people assume and can cover finances, funerals and who looks after any pets however, If you have not made a Will before, it might seem like a daunting prospect. To help you prepare for your discussion with one of our friendly Will writing team, there are … Continued
It is sometimes possible to seek financial assistance from a parent for the benefit of a child beyond standard Child Maintenance following an assessment under the Child Maintenance Service. What Application can be made and what kind of Order can be obtained? An application may be made under Section 15 of Schedule 1 of The … Continued
Clark Willis Solicitors are delighted at the announcement that the firm has been shortlisted as finalists in two categories at the prestigious Northern Law Awards 2024. The firm as a whole has been shortlisted for the Law Firm of the Year (1-5 Partners) Award category in recognition of the firm’s excellence in the delivery of … Continued
