Dealing with Dementia: What If There’s No Power of Attorney?
Dementia can be challenging—not just for the person experiencing it, but also for families and carers. Dementia affects memory, thinking, and decision-making, gradually reducing a person’s mental capacity. This loss of capacity can make everyday tasks like managing finances, healthcare, and personal decisions increasingly difficult. But what happens if someone has dementia without a Lasting…
Understanding a parent’s right to overnight stays in the UK
Many parents are often confused about their rights to overnight stays with their children after separation. It’s a common misconception that a parent has the ‘right’ to look after their child overnight. In reality, UK law places the focus on parental responsibility rather than parental rights. The main legal principle is that children have the…
What is a Pension Report?
When navigating a financial settlement during a divorce, pensions are often one of the most valuable things on the table. However, they are sometimes overshadowed by the focus on the home and financial needs of both parties and their children. It is important to address both the short-term and long-term financial needs of each party…
How Long Does it Take to get a Divorce?
The process of divorcing a partner can be complex and time-consuming. Despite the introduction of the ‘No-Fault Divorce’ in April 2022, which aimed to simplify and reduce the emotional strain of the process, the mandatory timescales involved are often overlooked. Contrary to popular belief, there is no such thing as a ‘quickie divorce’ in law. The…
How to have respectful discussions during divorce
Divorce is a complex and often emotional journey; the importance of respectful divorce discussions and transparent communication is paramount and can greatly ease the overall experience. The word ‘divorce’ holds significant weight, and once shared, it can be challenging to retract. Consulting with a family lawyer early on can shed light on the legal implications…
How to divorce a narcissist
Divorcing a narcissist can be emotionally draining journey because of their manipulative tendencies. Seeking legal assistance from a divorce solicitor is crucial in these cases. Here are some of our tips to simplify the process: Set boundaries Narcissists don’t respect boundaries. Try to clearly communicate your boundaries through your solicitor to prevent unnecessary conflicts, this will also…
Can a parent withhold a child’s passport?
Our family law solicitors have years of experience in divorce and separation proceedings along with parental responsibility agreements. Sadly, we deal with cases quite often where one parent might withhold a child’s passport or try to take their children abroad without consent. Here we answer some of your questions: Who owns a child’s passport? A child’s passport is generally…
Do I need consent to take my child on holiday abroad this summer?
Every year our family law solicitors are approached by separated or divorced parents asking what the legal process is for taking their child on holiday and whether they need consent from the other parent. In this blog, our solicitors explain when and why is consent needed: Firstly, let’s start with when you might be able to take…
How to transfer ownership of your property
When buying or selling a property, the final stage of the conveyancing process is to register the property in the name of the new owner with the HM Land Registry and legally transfer the ownership. Learn when you may need to do this and how the process works: There are many reasons for transferring ownership of your…
Myth or fact: is January the Divorce Month?
For years, January has been unofficially nicknamed as divorce month of the year due to the belief that many couples end their marriage early in the New Year. But the question arises: is this a myth or a fact? The truth is a bit complicated because the first two months of the New Year, as…