One of the most complicated aspects of getting a divorce is arranging the financial settlement, as most couples’ money and assets become intertwined during marriage, making it hard to divide.
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Property Market Shows First Signs of Slowdown
The UK property market has been booming in recent months, but may have finally displayed its first signs of a slowdown.
Why it is vital to keep your will up-to-date
New research shows that around 47% of people in Epsom may have a will that’s out of date. It’s really important your will is reviewed every five years or so, or when a major change in your life takes place - like a divorce, marriage, a birth or death in the family....
Getting Dementia Diagnosis Helps Prepare For Future
Nine out of ten people affected by dementia believe that having a diagnosis, as hard as it would be, has many benefits, including being able to sort out lasting power of attorney (LPA) before it is too late.
Married Couples Gear Up For Change In Divorce Law
From April 6th, changes to the government’s Divorce, Dissolution and Separation Act 2020 came into effect in England and Wales
House Data Form Updated To Speed Up Conveyancing Process
The Buyer’s and Seller’s Property Information form (BASPI), which was introduced to replace the Home Information Packs (HIPs), has been revised to include more details, the Law Gazette reports.
Forgery Case Raises Questions Over Divorce Law Change
Undergoing a divorce can be an extremely difficult time for all concerned, including both partners, any children they have and their wider families. It is for that reason that legislation has been passed with broad support from politicians and the legal sector alike...
Govt Adds £1.3m To Mediation Programme
Divorcing couples have been encouraged to discuss their disputes amicably, thanks to additional investment to the government’s mediation scheme.
The Six Stages Of Mediation
Mediation is a broad, civil process that is used to settle disputes between two different parties, which can be individuals, businesses or organisational groups without necessarily needing to go to court.
Property Market Boom Continues In 2022
The building society Nationwide reports that average house prices have continued to rise for the sixth consecutive month, reaching £255,556.