As part of the changes to the family justice system in England and Wales, the Government has announced their intention to make it the norm for children aged 10 and over to have access to the judge who is asked to make decisions about where… Read More

It is tempting to try and do things yourself when the cost of employing a professional is off-putting. This is often the case with probate, with many people opting to do it themselves, sometimes referring to the abundance of free internet… Read More

The summer holidays are almost upon us. For many that will mean sun, sea, sand and smiley faces. Spare a thought, however, for families experiencing the uncertainty of separation. Here are some tips and guidance to those families for whom… Read More

I was asked this question by a friend the other day. As a solicitor, I find I get asked legal questions by family and friends fairly regularly. Bizarrely, someone once asked me if he could fence off a piece of seemingly unused land and… Read More

I saw a question on an online forum recently which asked whether or not divorce mediation was compulsory. In very general terms, mediation is not compulsory in family law matters and is certainly not compulsory in divorce. Anybody can… Read More

Equalities minister, Sajid Javid, has announced that same-sex couples will be able to convert their civil partnerships to marriages from 10th December 2014. To do this, a couple will now have to attend a registry office and sign a… Read More

New charges have been introduced for using the Child Maintenance Service (formally the Child Support Agency or CSA). From 30th June 2014 the Department of Work and Pensions has been sending letters to parents currently using the CSA… Read More

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Many families are tight-knit; they care for one another and responsibilities are taken seriously. However, being married or being a son or daughter gives you no authority when your spouse or parent becomes significantly ill or loses… Read More

It has been a while since the personal allowance, or ‘nil-rate band’, for Inheritance Tax (IHT) rose. The IHT threshold currently stands at £325,000 for single persons and £650,000 for married couples or civil partners. As property prices… Read More