Last year, the Law Commission of England and Wales and the Scottish Law Commission published their preliminary proposals on the reform of the law on surrogacy. Surrogacy law to date has been inadequate and has resulted from various legislative reforms and case law which has developed over the last ten years. The major problem with the current law is the complexity surrounding parenthood and parental responsibility and the fact that the surrogate will always be the legal parent of, and … [Read more...]
A New Year Resolution To Stick To: Arranging Your Will & Lasting Power Of Attorney in 2020
With 2020 just beginning, many people will be thinking about what resolutions they can make for the New Year. Aside from going to the gym more or learning a new skill, you may not have considered a resolution that could ultimately be more important. A significant proportion of adults in the UK do not have Wills and/or Lasting Powers of Attorney. Wills come into effect on your death and say who you would like to deal with your estate and who is to receive which of your assets, be it … [Read more...]
Travelling Abroad With Children After Divorce Or Separation
Over the recent months we have dealt with an influx of matters concerning the issue of separated parents being unable to agree holiday arrangements for their children. This blog provides an overview of what is needed to take a child abroad after parents have separated and what documentation may be required to avoid any unpleasant complications on the day of your journey. Most separated couples are not aware that taking a child out of England and Wales without permission from the … [Read more...]
First Opposite-sex Civil Partnerships take place
The first opposite-sex Civil Partnerships took place on 31st December following a change in the law and the introduction of the Civil Partnerships, Marriages and Deaths (Registration etc) Act. Rebecca Steinfeld and Charles Keidan won their legal bid at the Supreme Court in 2018 for the right to have a civil partnership instead of a marriage and five years after being refused permission to give notice of a heterosexual civil partnership, Rebecca and Charles finally … [Read more...]
How Pensions on Divorce Are Often Overlooked
The stress of the Christmas holidays often brings a surge in divorce proceedings in the new year. Amid the stress and emotions of a relationship breakdown, it is vital to keep a clear head especially when it comes to the division of marital assets on divorce. Want more information? Read our in-depth guide on pension sharing on divorce here. Research conducted by Royal London shows that when it comes to separation, pensions are being overlooked in the majority of divorce settlements. … [Read more...]
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