We, at RJT solicitors appreciate how difficult it is if you or your partner reach the conclusion that the marriage is over. We conduct ourselves in a sensitive and professional manner in guiding you through the process. Some matters to consider are:- Parties need to be married for at least 12 months before starting the…
With the school summer holidays fast approaching many families are considering booking a trip abroad. However, there is much to think about in addition to simply the actual booking of the holiday. Establishing who has parental responsibility is key where parents have separated. Parental responsibility means all the rights, duties, powers, responsibilities and authority which…
Whilst pre-nuptial agreements, often referred to as a ‘prenup’, are popular amongst celebrities, they are not just designed for the rich and famous and are considered a good idea by more and more of the UK population. What is a prenuptial agreement? A prenuptial agreement is a written contract entered into by a couple before…
“ I have not made a Will, I really must get round to doing that …….” Making a Will is a sensible thing to do even if you believe you do not have anything of value to leave. If you are a homeowner, have small children, are part of a blended family, or are unmarried…
CAFCASS stands for Children and Family Court Advisory and Support Service, which is a non- departmental public body in England. It is an organisation that represents the interests of children and young people in the Family Court in England. Cafcass is independent of the Courts and Social Services but works under the rules of the…
The prospect of divorcing can itself be emotionally difficult but often the financial aspects of the end of a marriage can be even more difficult to navigate. Below we offer some top tips to consider in an effort to make the financial side of things easier and clearer to manage:- Know your own income It…
A common law husband or wife is a myth. If you and your partner are not married or in a civil partnership you might be surprised to learn that you have very little, if any, legal protection if your relationship breaks down. It does not matter how long you may have lived together or whether…
After a very wet March, lots of people are now looking to book their summer holidays and we thought it might therefore be useful to provide answers to some questions we often receive from parents following divorce/relationship breakdown in terms of what they can and cannot do. Do I need permission from my ex-partner to…
If you are involved in an application to the Court in respect of your children, you may be faced with the Court listing the matter for what is known as a Fact Finding Hearing. This is a type of Court Hearing in which evidence surrounding allegations is considered and the Court decides whether or not…
Martin Lewis, the money saving expert has recently reiterated the importance of making a Lasting Power of Attorney (LPA) and we thought it would be helpful to recap how a Power of Attorney works and why it is important. It is important to distinguish between making a Will which deals with your money and assets…