Earlier this year, the Law Commission announced that they intend to conduct research into the options for reforming the current law surrounding financial remedies upon divorce and dissolution of a civil partnership. The Government have requested that the Law Commission conduct an in-depth analysis of whether the current legal framework is still working effectively and whether fair and consistent outcomes are still being delivered for divorcing couples. The present law which determines … [Read more...]
The Case for Barbie and Ken: The Importance of a Prenuptial Agreement
In a world where fairy tales often culminate in "happily ever after," it's easy to overlook the practicalities of real-life relationships. However, even the most iconic couple, Barbie and Ken, might benefit from a dose of reality before tying the knot. While love and romance are essential, it is equally important to consider the financial implications of marriage. A prenuptial agreement can provide valuable protection and serve as a symbol of trust and transparency between partners. In this … [Read more...]
My father is becoming forgetful. Should he be thinking about legal protections?
The important thing to remember is that you cannot set up or prepare power of attorney on someone else’s behalf. When you prepare a lasting power of attorney, you are named the ‘donor’. This refers to the fact that you are giving the power to make decisions on your behalf to someone else, i.e. the attorney/ attorneys. It is therefore extremely important that you begin this process while you still have sufficient capacity to make the relevant decisions in this matter. Power of attorney is not … [Read more...]
Good Divorce Week 2022 – Ending the Family Court Crisis
28 November to 2 December is Resolution’s “Good Divorce Week”. Resolution is a community of family justice professionals who work with families and individuals to resolve issues in a constructive way. During “Good Divorce Week” 2022, Resolution is aiming to raise awareness of the current dilemma in the family courts and to draw attention to all of the different ways that families can resolve their disputes without litigation and when it is practicable to do so. As everyone will remember, … [Read more...]
Who is entitled to have the children on Christmas Day?
Although it might seem too early to be discussing this matter, with the arrival of cold dark nights, it is becoming more apparent that Christmas is fast approaching and who is entitled to spend time with the children is one of the biggest issues facing separated parents at this time of year. Participating in child court proceedings is difficult enough without the added stress of trying to agree who will get to see the children on which days over the festive period. Especially if relationships … [Read more...]