Can I make a claim if I am excluded from a Will? The short answer is yes, you can make a claim if you are excluded from a Will in certain circumstances. However, you will need to bring a claim within 6 months from the date of the Grant of Probate or Letters of Administration. …
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How do I know if a prenuptial agreement is for me? Signing a prenuptial agreement does not seem like a romantic or optimistic idea for many engaged couples. However, making decisions on how assets should be handled with your partner is a sensible way to start. It is critical to have a conversation about a …
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What are the rules surrounding gifting property to my children? Disclaimer: Ackroyd Legal is not regulated to give tax advice, tax information has been obtained from the UK government website. Why do people gift property to their children? It is pretty common to gift property to a child or children for a number of reasons. …
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The Divorce is done, now what about the children? When two parents get divorced, it may not be possible to come to an amicable agreement about what should happen to the children and who should have child custody. In fact, the term “custody” is no longer used in family law, and instead, we call these …
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SHARE Share on facebook Share on twitter Share on linkedin Share on whatsapp Share on email According to the Office of National Statistics, 47.4% of women who petitioned for divorce in 2020 did so on the grounds of “unreasonable behaviour.” Unreasonable behaviour is where your partner has acted in a way that is so unreasonable …
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Speak to a Solicitor SHARE Written by Rebecca Anderson For several years, No-Fault Divorce has been talked about in the legal sphere and is due to come into force from April 2022. The Government’s Divorce, Dissolution and Separation Act 2020 will provide the possibility of no-fault divorce. Many commentators feel that the current divorce law …
Speak to a Solicitor SHARE Written by Rebecca Anderson To most of us, pensions are somewhat of a mystery. We see the contribution in our payslips disappear into a mysterious pot and seldom give it a second thought. However, should your spouse or civil partner die before you, here is what happens to their pension. …
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Speak to a Solicitor SHARE Written by Rebecca Anderson Sharing custody of children after a divorce can be a challenging process to navigate at a very turbulent time in your life. If your relationship has ended, you’ll need to sort out with your ex-partner where your children will live and how much time they’ll spend …
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Speak to a Solicitor SHARE Written by Rebecca Anderson There are approximately 2.4 million separated families in the UK. When it comes to taking a child away on holiday when you are separated from the other parent, the answer will depend on who has parental responsibility for the child and whether there are any court …
Speak to a Solicitor Facebook-f Instagram Twitter Linkedin-in Youtube By Carlin Peton Divorce can seem like a confusing process, especially if there are children involved. In the UK, the Child Custody Law determines who should be responsible for the care and charge of a child, after divorce or separation. Usually, the parent’s preference is joint …
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