‘Sole Custody’ is no longer the legal terminology used and there is no such thing as a ‘Custody Order’. If you find yourself asking this question and searching for an answer, then it is imperative you obtain some independent legal advice. Andrew Isaacs Law offer fixed fee consultations with no obligation to instruct. You can […]
We are often asked how to locate a Will. This question usually comes from the Testator (the person who has made the Will) or the family trying to sort out the estate. Here I have listed a few possible scenarios. I made a Will, but the firm is no longer in business This is […]
Yes, it is possible for your partner to make a claim on your pension within divorce or dissolution of civil partnership proceedings. There is no right to claim unless you are married or are in a civil partnership. Pension assets within divorce/dissolution proceedings need to be considered alongside other assets. It is firstly important to […]
Not the most romantic conversation to have with your potential Spouse! Our Lorraine Ridley, Chartered Legal Executive talks about Prenuptial Agreements, when they are used, why they are used and whether they are legally binding. What is a Prenuptial Agreement? A Prenuptial Agreement in the UK is a legal document drawn up between a […]
This year saw the implementation of the Divorce, Dissolution and Separation Act 2020, which amended the Matrimonial Causes Act 1973 and the Civil Partnership Act 2004. This has radically reformed the process for a couple to end their marriage or civil partnership with the focus on resolving all issues arising from the breakdown in an […]
Very few of us appreciate being told what to do by someone who has no real knowledge of the specific issues that we are facing. It is also true that no two families are ever the same. Although families may look the same from the outside, each family has its own unique history, […]
You can take steps to protect your business in the event of Divorce, although Divorce Courts will look carefully at all financial aspects of both parties and there is certainly no magical way in which business or indeed another asset can be protected. Your business could be a Limited Company, a Partnership or Sole trader, […]
When divorcing your spouse, the finances will also need to be considered and an agreement reached. The matrimonial assets will be considered by solicitors or the courts when resolving the finances. It is therefore important to know about matrimonial assets before looking at the factors considered when dividing them. So, what are matrimonial assets? Matrimonial […]
The Common Law Spouse is much talked about Much like the legendary Loch Ness Monster, there are claims of sightings and yet in England and Wales there is certainly no chance of seeing one! It is true that in Scotland prior to 2006, a couple could be married ‘by cohabitation with habit and repute’ but […]
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