Author Archives: Kerry Ridley

What is a Disabled Persons Trust?

Legal Definition To set up this type of trust, the beneficiary must be a disabled person. For this purpose a disabled person is defined as one of the following: By reason of ‘mental disorder’ within the meaning of the Mental Health Act 1983, someone who is incapable of administering his property or managing his affairs. […]

I married outside of the UK. Can I Divorce in the UK?

Many couples marry abroad for a range of different reasons. This could be because one or both spouses are not originally from England or Wales, or they are UK residents but choose to marry abroad. For some couples the ideal wedding venue is somewhere exotic overseas. Whatever the reason for marrying outside of the UK, […]

Care Home Fees – How Much Will I need to Pay?

Many people are concerned that if they move to a residential care home, their children will lose most of their inheritance. If you need help with daily living tasks, your Local Authority has a duty to work out what your care needs are and to provide appropriate assistance. They may arrange for carers to visit […]

I am a Business Owner – Will my Shares be treated as Marital Assets?

  It is not uncommon for one or both spouses to have business interests and within financial proceedings linked to divorce, there is often argument as to what emphasis should be placed on such business assets. Business Value One of the first questions asked is usually how much is the business worth? When considering such […]

What is a Prohibited Steps Order for Children?

  There are a number of Court Orders that can be applied for under Section 8 of the Children Act 1989, and there are articles on our website that discuss these in more detail. These include Child Arrangements Orders, Specific Issue Orders and Parental Responsibility Orders. In this article I will be talking about Prohibited […]

Do I have to pay for my children if I don’t see them?

  Do I have to pay for my children if I don’t see them? The answer to this question is usually yes. Both parents are legally responsible for providing financial support for their children. It is a common misconception that if a parent does not spend time with the child or is refused contact by […]

Mental Capacity – The Key Facts

  The Mental Capacity Act 2005 sets out the rules for making financial and welfare decisions on behalf of people who lack mental capacity. There is detailed guidance on how the Act is intended to operate in the Code of Practice, which is very easy to read and full of examples of how to apply […]

Will I get compensation if my bank goes bust?

When a bank is at risk of going bust, there is usually a run on the bank when the bank’s customers try to withdraw the money in their accounts before the bank closes. There is a government scheme in place which will compensate account holders of a bank that has failed, but only up to […]

What is a Specific Issue Order for Children?

There are a number of Orders that can be applied for under Section 8 of the Children Act 1989. These are: Child Arrangement Orders – used to set out where a child shall live and how they will share their time with their parents. Parental Responsibility Orders an order that unmarried fathers can apply for […]