Those itching for change often find that moving house provides an exciting opportunity for new experiences, lifelong memories and personal growth. Of course, the spaces that we call home are far more than four walls and a roof. Houses, cottages, bungalows and flats exist as extensions of our personalities, reflecting our lives and facilitating precious…
For those navigating a divorce, the emotional toll can be severe. With legal issues, tiring back and forths and frequent disagreements, it can feel somewhat overwhelming. Unfortunately, as well as affecting those in the process of separating, divorce often impacts the lives of family and loved ones. Among those most severely affected are children. Young…
Mortgage fraud is becoming increasingly common in the UK, and it can be easy to get yourself caught up in it. Read on to find out everything you need to know about this prevalent crime. What is mortgage fraud? Mortgage fraud is when individuals or a group of people defraud banks or private lenders out…
Dividing your estate and assets is something you’ll want to get right the first time around. Read on to find out everything you need to know. Identify your assets First, you’ll need to identify what’s actually in your estate. This could include: Real estate Business interests Personal property Intellectual property You’ll also need to make…
Unfortunately, hostile divorces are commonplace when a relationship breaks down, and these non-amicable separations can often have legal repercussions, with plenty to be decided during the divorce process. There are all manner of variables when a divorce is being finalised, though the context and conditions of this relationship breakdown can impact the outcomes, with plenty…
Legal proceedings can be extremely complex, with all manner of complicated jargon terms to cut through and precise legal processes to follow. Care proceedings in particular are sensitive due to the involvement of children, and this can affect matters even further. Whether you’re a parent currently going through such an ordeal, or simply someone looking…
For many individuals, a stable home life or family unit is taken for granted, yet for adults unable to have children of their own, or young people no longer connected to their birth parents, these seemingly ‘normal’ dynamics mean the world. In such circumstances, pairing loving parents with children in need of a family is…
There is no denying that the process of divorce can prove to be incredibly draining and emotionally turbulent for both parties. Tensions are usually running high and times of stress can lead to breakdowns in communication as well as feelings of anger and frustration. Of course, this is incredibly difficult for all involved and, for…
Here in the UK, it is the duty of social services to protect and safeguard any child whose safety or well-being is believed to be at risk. Following a referral, social workers will do everything in their power to ensure that the child is not at risk of harm. Here at Richard & Lewis, we’ve…
Since 2019, both same-sex and heterosexual couples have been permitted to enter into a civil partnership. Following this expansion of the legal options that bind couples together, you might be wondering which form of union is best for you. Read on to discover more about the differences between marriage and civil partnerships, and learn the…