Do I need a Co Habitation Agreement?
The idea of common law marriage is a myth. Whether two people have lived together as a couple for a long time or if they have children – unless they have married or entered into a civil partnership, they do not have the same financial claims on separation as a married couple or civil partners. […]
Travelling with Children when a separated parent
Travelling abroad with children if you are separated from the other parent If you and your children’s other parent are separated, there may be one more thing that you need to pack whilst preparing for your holiday this summer. All those who have Parental Responsibility for a child will need to consent to that child […]
DIY Divorce – Saving a packet or false economy
The DIY Divorce: Saving a Packet or False Economy? If you have considered divorce or separation recently, then you may know that the process for doing so has changed. You no longer need to provide reasons for wishing to become divorced and you and your spouse can make an application jointly if you have agreed […]
Do you need a Lasting Power of Attorney?
Do you need a Lasting Power of Attorney? Making a lasting power of attorney for your finances is an important part of lifetime legal planning, especially if you have built up a portfolio of assets and investments which require regular management. While this legal authority needs to be set up well in advance of when […]
How to choose a Family Law Solicitor
How to choose a family law solicitor Deciding to see a family solicitor is a very significant decision. It, and the reasons for it, mark one of the major decisions in your life. If you are thinking about seeing a family solicitor for advice about the breakdown of your marriage, relationship or indeed arrangements for […]
Some advice on what to do if you are in a difficult relationship
How to leave an abusive relationship Recently some TV programmes have prompted articles and comments from prominent Women’s and Domestic Abuse Charities raising concerns about the coercive and controlling behaviour that has been displayed during the running of the shows. Sadly, this is incredibly common, and if you are experiencing abuse in your relationship, you […]
Divorce and Menopause
Divorce and the Menopause As the drive towards greater societal enlightenment about the menopause gains more traction Rebecca Massam, of Warners’ family team, looks at whether the family courts are also joining the movement of acknowledgement and acceptance of menopausal issues. Currently, there is very little information out there about how women who are dealing […]
Should Children Be Involved in the Mediation process?
Should children be involved in the mediation process? Going through divorce or separation is challenging, particularly if you have children. If your children are old enough, they may also express worry, concern, or preferences about what they would like to happen. However, should your children become formally involved in the process? Sharon Hawkins, Partner in […]
New ‘No Fault’ Divorce Law explained
Stephen Wilmot, Family Law Solicitor at Berry & Lamberts Solicitors, explains the changes in the new ‘no fault’ divorce law and how these welcome changes aim to reduce unnecessary conflict between couples, by removing the blame game and allowing them to focus on important issues like children. The Divorce, Dissolution and Separation Act 2020, came into […]
Why make a Lasting Power of Attorney?
Why make a Lasting Power of Attorney? If you’re married or in a civil partnership, you may be surprised to know that you and your spouse would not automatically be able to deal with each other’s bank accounts and make decisions about each other’s healthcare, if you lost the ability to do so. Without […]
Why every parent should have a Will
Why every parent should have a Will A Will is a document that controls what happens to an individual’s estate on death by setting out their specific wishes. However, a properly drafted Will can also be used to make sure that children are appropriately cared for, physically and financially, in the event that a […]
Family Mediation
Preparing for family mediation Mediation is a great tool to facilitate helpful conversations between separating couples. As well as making sure that you and your partner have set aside a specific time when you both know that you are going to focus on resolving matters, a trained and independent third party will be able to […]
SEVENOAKS MUMS TALKS TO THACKRAY WILLIAMS ABOUT DIVORCE
SEVENOAKS MUMS TALKS TO STUART RUFF, FAMILY LAWYER AT THACKRAY WILLIAMS ABOUT DIVORCE YOU CAN WATCH THE INTERVIEW HERE OR READ THE ANSWERS TO OUR QUESTIONS BELOW What are the grounds for Divorce? There is one ground, namely that the marriage has irretrievably broken down. To prove this, you must rely on one […]
HOME IMPROVEMENTS PLAN FOR YOUR NEXT MOVE
Home improvements, plan for your next move The pandemic has seen record numbers of us undertaking DIY projects or getting tradesmen in to improve our homes. Our enthusiasm shows no sign of abating either, with the waiting list for builders stretching into next year. In this article, we look at some of the issues, and […]
Are future earnings taken account of in a divorce settlement?
Are future earnings taken account of in a divorce settlement? If you are contemplating getting divorced then your future financial security is likely to be a key concern, particularly if you gave up or compromised a promising career to look after children and support your spouse in their career. High costs and scarcity of […]
Should you sign a Prenuptial Agreement?
Should you sign a prenuptial agreement? Bringing up the subject of a prenuptial agreement can be as daunting as popping the question, perhaps more so as it raises the issue that the marriage might not last. But how should you react if you have been asked to sign an agreement? What should you look out […]
WARNERS ADVISE ON THE IMPLICATIONS FOR RESIDENTIAL TENANCIES
Covid-19: Implications for Residential Tenancies The government has passed special legislation, namely the Coronavirus Act 2020 (the ‘Act’) in light of the national Coronavirus outbreak. The emergency legislation has introduced a series of measures to help the government deal with the outbreak, some of which impact residential tenancies. RESTRICTIONS ON THE TERMINATION OF TENANCIES The […]
EXTENDED OPENING HOURS AND CORONAVIRUS RESOURCE CENTRE
Thackray Williams solicitors extend opening hours to support keyworkers and those effected by Coronavirus. Thackray Williams solicitors have announced their intention to extend their opening hours in order to be able better support their clients during the coronavirus pandemic, particularly those that may not be able to seek legal advice during traditional office hours. This […]
CORONAVIRUS – ADVICE FOR SEPARATED PARENTS
CORONAVIRUS – ADVICE FOR SEPARATED PARENTS Life as a separated parent is hard and stressful enough without something like Covid-19 coming along and causing chaos to well established routines. To those in this position, below are some tips and advice from Stuart Ruff, Salaried Partner at Solicitors Thackray Williams. 1. Stay Healthy Follow best […]
SHOULD AULD ACQUAINTANCE BE FORGOT?
When a marriage is in trouble, the New Year is often a time when couples may decide to separate. With a feeling of a new start on the horizon and the opportunity to contemplate the future, this time of year seems to provide spouses with courage to make what would otherwise be regarded as unimaginable […]