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Divorce Inquires Surge During The Pandemic
TENSIONS caused by the pandemic lockdowns have driven a 95% surge in divorce inquiries, a survey by a UK law firm has revealed. Laura Lambert, head of family at Trentham-based RJS Solicitors, said: “Coronavirus has meant many families have had to live together in isolation and, sadly, that has caused serious problems for some of […]
Rental Homes For The Elderly
RJS Solicitors are working with a number of developers on sites around Staffordshire and Cheshire to address an under-supply of rental homes for the elderly. The shortage nationally was highlighted in an article in The Times (Friday 9th April), stating how two major investors had formed ‘a retirement living platform’ to tackle the issue. John […]
Bequeaths To Young Relatives
DAVID Carson, Head of Estates and Trusts at RJS Solicitors, has emphasised the importance of getting sound advice before anyone bequeaths considerable gifts to young relatives. The topic was highlighted by an article in the Financial Times where 17-year-old twins and their 14-year-old sister inherited £300,000 each from their great-grandmother. Their parents broached a difficult […]
How do I get a divorce? Your Frequently Asked Questions: Answered
Deciding to get a divorce is difficult, and the sea of jargon and complicated legal processes can create additional stress for you and your partner. We’ve put together answers to our most frequently asked questions, so you’re better prepared to start your divorce petition. How do I get started? Firstly, in order to get […]
Succession Contingency Plan For Businesses
BUSINESS protection insurance could prove vital for more than half of small and medium sized enterprises if they lost just one key employee due to death or critical illness. A survey of 5.7-million SMEs by insurance giant Legal & General highlighted a lack of awareness of the risks faced by businesses that would collapse with […]
Getting a divorce: where do I start?
Grounds for divorce When you’re thinking about separating from your partner, it’s important to consider whether you have grounds for divorce. To apply for a divorce in England and Wales, you must have been married for more than a year and give a legitimate reason for starting the divorce petition. MPs recently backed a bill […]
10 interesting facts that most people don’t know about Wills
Marriage automatically revokes a Will unless an express provision is contained within the Will prior to the marriage. Divorce does not automatically mean your Will becomes void You can name as many people as you want as executors to your Will, but only a maximum of four can act at any one time You can […]
Divorce For Business Owners Can Be Messy!
DIVORCE FOR BUSINESS OWNERS CAN BE MESSY – HAVE YOU PLANNED FOR THE POSSIBILITY? A STRONG marriage is based on good teamwork – and so is a good divorce! Clients rely heavily on the efforts of lawyers and other professionals, who have to collaborate closely to deliver the desired outcome. But divorce can nevertheless become […]
No Fault Divorce On The Way….
MPs have backed a new ‘no-fault divorce’ bill for England and Wales which will overhaul the current 50-year-old laws. The Divorce, Dissolution and Separation Bill has passed through the House of Commons and is set to return to the House of Lords before receiving royal assent. At the moment, a spouse has to prove unreasonable […]
Top 10 tips for what to include in your prenuptial agreement
THE EXCITEMENT around planning a wedding can be all-consuming, but prudent brides, grooms and their families should not overlook the financial implications into the future. Making a prenuptial agreement before you tie the knot can take away much of the concern about what would happen to your assets and property if your marriage does not […]