Understanding Fathers’ Rights in Wills and Guardianship: Why the Birth Certificate Matters in England and Wales
Do Fathers automatically have legal rights in relation to their child? When it comes to protecting your role as a father in England and Wales, many people assume that biological parenthood…
See It, Say It, Sorted: How Mediation Helps Families Resolve Difficult Issues
See it, Say it, Sorted……. How often have we heard this phrase when on the train or the London Underground? This message encourages passengers to notice problems and notify the British Transport…
Pet Trusts Explained: How to Provide for Your Pet After Death
The Telegraph recently ran an article explaining the plight of Karl Lagerfeld's beloved cat Choupette, whose £200m inheritance was usurped - How to leave your fortune to your dog (and make sure they…
What Happens if a Trustee Loses Mental Capacity?
What happens to a trust when a trustee is unable to act or loses mental capacity? There are a number of reasons why someone may choose to establish a trust, but what happens to that trust is a…
When Should I Update My Will?
This is such a common question, either when considering a Will for the first time, or if you have an existing Will which you are concerned may be out of date. In short, you may ask: When Should I…
When do I Need A Grant of Probate?
Following a death, the term "probate" is commonly heard, but what is it, and when do you need it? What is a Grant of Probate? A ‘Grant of Probate’ is a legal document, issued by the Courts, which…
Transparency in family law proceedings: The Transparency Order
It is important for you, as an individual and member of the public, to have confidence and transparency in the family justice system. You should be able to feel that you are being treated fairly at…
Blog Series: The Hague Convention – How it works and When it Applies
What is the Hague convention? The Hague Convention on the Civil Aspects of International Child Abduction is an international agreement created in 1980 to help return children who have been wrongfully…
Protecting the Family Farm in Divorce
For farming families, divorce is rarely just about finances. It can place the future of a multi-generational business at real risk. Farms are often the result of decades, sometimes centuries, of hard…
The Rights of Grandparents
Grandparents often play an important role in the lives of their grandchildren. However, in England and Wales, grandparents do not automatically have a right to see them. This can be especially…
