Living with extended Family
Posted by Sarah Spence
Posted in: Living Together, Property Dispute
A growing number of families have more than 2 generations living in the same property especially as it becomes more difficult to obtain mortgages and to get a foot on the property ladder. National Grandparents Day will take place this year on Sunday 12th September. Many grandparents are very involved with their grandchildren providing many continue reading…
You can’t take it with you when you go….
Posted by Sarah Spence
Posted in: Property Dispute, Wills and Probate
However thanks to a recent court decision there is more certainty that your wishes will be followed after your death. The law regarding inheritance Act Claims has recently been clarified following the recent Supreme Court decision in the case of Ilot v The Blue Cross and Others. Heather Ilot made a claim in respect of continue reading…
Happy Clients Part 2
Posted by Sarah Spence
Posted in: Litigation/Personal Injury, Property Dispute
Further to the earlier blog from my colleague Samantha Downs I am pleased to be able to share that I have also had some very positive comments recently from clients who are pleased with the service which they have received in resolving their personal legal matters. Often clients who come and see us are going continue reading…
Getting Married Abroad: What To Be Aware Of
Posted by Sarah Spence
Posted in: Family/Mediation/Care, Living Together, Mediation/Dispute Resolution, Property Dispute
An increasing number of couples are slashing their wedding costs by marrying abroad in most cases this can take a lot of stress out of the big day however it is always as well to check all the formalities required in the country where you are intending to tie the knot. Some countries have different continue reading…
When is a marriage not a marriage?
Posted by Sarah Spence
Posted in: Family/Mediation/Care, Living Together, Mediation/Dispute Resolution, Property Dispute
This may seem like an unusual question however some couples who choose to have a religious ceremony at their place of worship may in fact not be legally married if there is either no Registrar from the Registry Office present or the place of worship is not a registered place of worship. If the marriage continue reading…