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Financial Issues,Divorce & Separation
What is a Joint Tenancy and how do you Sever it?
By Punam Denley of Blanchards Law. If the matrimonial home is held in the joint names of yourself and your spouse/partner and is held by you as “joint tenants” upon the death of one of the joint owners, their share passes automatically to the…
Financial Issues,Divorce & Separation
How does the Court Assess a Financial Settlement on Divorce?
By Punam Denley of Blanchards Law. Blanchards Law is a niche family law practice with divorce solicitors, mediators and collaborative lawyers. Can we help you? Please call us on 0845 658 6639 or email us at pd@blanchardslaw.co.uk You think you…
Gay Marriage versus Civil Partnership – What’s the Difference?
Gay Marriage versus Civil Partnership - What's the Difference? Last week's free vote in the House of Commons resulted in MPs overwhelmingly agreeing that Lesbian and Gay couples ought to have the right to marry. Predictably, there are get-out…
Financial Issues,Children,Divorce & Separation
How do you vary a Spousal Maintenance or a Child Maintenance Order?
Maintenance usually takes the form of regular payments made by one party (say, the husband) to enable the payee (say, the wife) to meet their own needs and the needs of any children of that family. In England, the two main types of maintenance are…
Trust & Inheritance Issues,Divorce & Separation,Nuptial Agreements,Children
Can Children Lose Out After a Prenuptial Agreement Has Been Signed?
Prenuptial agreements are not automatically recognised in family law, although the government has made noises to say that legislation may well be brought forward to make them binding. It is clearly not a priority however, and it is likely to be many…
Financial Issues,Trust & Inheritance Issues
The Bare Necessities – What Bare Trusts Mean For You
A bare trust (sometimes called a simple trust) is one in which trustees hold property for the beneficiary, with all capital and income derived from it belonging to the beneficiary by immediate and absolute right. The most common use for bare trusts…
What Rights do Grandparents have to their Grandchildren?
The Government signalled this week in a letter to MP its intent to introduce legislation, not only to give fathers equal parenting rights, but also to oblige the courts to consider grandparents’ rights on the breakdown of a relationship. The high…
Things You May Not Know About Fathers Rights
From when a child is born, the mother has full rights and responsibilities to protect and bring the child up. This is known as "Parental Responsibility" (PR). A father will have the same rights and responsibilities or PR if their name is on the…
Financial Issues,Divorce & Separation
What Is Pension Sharing On Divorce And How Do You Get It?
The Telegraph has reported that Pension Sharing Orders (PSO) rose by 11% this year. This month sees the launch of the government's flagship 'Auto-Enrolment' scheme, where by everyone gets a pension unless they say they don't want one. PSOs are…
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