Thinking of adopting? You’re about to embark on an incredible journey, one that will hopefully end with you becoming an adoptive parent to a wonderful child. It may feel like a daunting process, a near impenetrable maze of paperwork and procedure when you’re just starting out, but it’s a crucial step toward your goal that…
Separation or divorce is rarely easy, but it can be made even more complicated if you share children together. It’s vital to put children’s best interests first, even if the split was acrimonious, so how do you successfully co-parent after a breakup? Your relationship may not have worked, but both parties can still be great…
A will is the only way to make sure your money, property, possessions and investments (known as your estate) go to the people you want them to. It’s a common misconception that even if you aren’t married to your partner, they will still inherit your estate, however, if you do not have a will in…
Divorce isn’t something people account for when they get married and often has a dramatic effect on retirement plans and your pension. A pension is a valuable asset when it comes to divorce and you have a range of options when it comes to a financial settlement. The main aim of a financial settlement is…
The breakdown of a relationship is a stressful, emotional time and the process can be much more complicated if you’re married. The decision to get divorced is rarely an easy one but it’s important to be aware of all the rules and regulations before you apply. To get a divorce, you’ll need to prove that…
You may have heard of having a power of attorney, but do you know why you need one? There may be times in your life when you are not able to make necessary decisions. If that’s the case, then you will want to appoint someone you trust to make those decisions for you and that…
Going through a divorce can be hard at the best of times but if you have children then you’ve got to consider how your decisions will affect them. Even if you are being mindful about what you do and don’t tell your children or completely being open, these types of changes can have an emotional…
It’s no secret how complicated and stress-inducing the property buying process can be. It can be stressful enough simply saving the money for a deposit! However, that’s just the beginning. Once you’ve saved, found a property and agreed on a price, you’ll have to handover to your solicitors. These legal professionals will then go through…
In short, care proceedings are when Children’s Services asks the court to look at your child’s situation and decipher whether a child needs a legal order to keep them safe. Your child’s social worker will do this if they think that your child cannot remain safely in their home. However, there are a few other…
Divorce or separation is never easy and the process can be highly stressful for all parties involved. As well as the practical considerations to sort out (such as division of finances and property), there’s also the emotional impact of divorce. Even if your divorce was a mutual decision, you may find yourself feeling overwhelmed,…