On the 29th December 2013, whilst skiing in the French Alps, Michael Schumacher fell, hit his head on a rock and sustained serious head injuries causing him to be placed into a medically induced coma. Despite the risk of driving at over 200mph in an F1 car as a career, it was a relaxed sporting … Continued
Prenuptial Agreements – Protecting your assets There is a common misconception that prenuptial agreements are only for the famous or who have a vast amount wealth. In fact, this is not the case. A prenuptial agreement can be made by anyone with an asset they wish to protect. Whilst not romantic, it can remove much … Continued
After the family home, pensions can be the most valuable asset and often form a significant part of divorce negotiations. It is there important that anyone going through a divorce fully explores the options of dealing with pensions. What are the options? There are three main options available to deal with pensions: – Pension Sharing … Continued
How to pass on wealth is an important consideration for Will writing or estate planning where beneficiaries may be classed as vulnerable due to a disability, where certain benefits are awarded, or mental health condition meaning they are unable to manage their own affairs. Mental health conditions for this purpose are accepted to include: Alzheimer’s … Continued
The long awaited no fault divorce is now a reality. From the 6th April the new no fault divorce legislation is launched and available for divorcing couples to utilise. All new divorces from todays date must be issued under the new legislation from the 6th April 2022. Keep points of note: – The existing issue … Continued
Over lockdown last year, ‘Clarksons’ Farm’ hit our screens, following infamous Top Gear presenter Jeremy Clarkson as he tried his hand at running a 1000 acre farm. Whatever your views on Clarkson as a person, the show gave a refreshingly honest view of just how hard (and expensive) it is to run a farm, particularly … Continued
On the 21st February 2022 the Prime Minister Boris Johnson announced that all COVID related restrictions would be easing. The COVID restrictions have had a direct impact on the way that family law is delivered and how the courts have worked. There had been a number of proposed changes to modernise the family law system, … Continued
What is Family Mediation Mediation is a form of alternative dispute resolution. The ethos of Mediation is to provide people with an opportunity to try and resolve matters as swiftly and amicably as possible. The process involves both parties being supported by one independent and impartial family mediator, to enable discussions between them regarding the … Continued
What would happen if you were unable to manage your financial affairs or make important healthcare decisions? Many people incorrectly assume that if someone is no longer capable of making decisions about their finances or healthcare, that family members would be able to step up and make these decisions on their behalf. Unfortunately, spouses, children … Continued
What is a s20 agreement? Parents can worry about the possibility of social services removing a child from their care. However, unless the police are exercising their short-term and emergency powers to remove a child in cases of an emergency, a social worker would almost always require a court order or a Section 20 agreement … Continued
