The terms decree nisi and decree absolute are often mentioned in the media in connection with celebrity divorces but what do they actually mean? The legal terminology and descriptions of the different stages of a divorce can be bewildering and often adds to the apprehension associated with what is already a stressful situation for those…
When a relationship breaks down, whether you are married or not, agreeing arrangements for any children involved is often one of the most emotive elements to be resolved. Family Law specialist, Rachel Macwilliam, answers 7 common questions on the topic of child custody. Get in touch If you find yourself needing legal advice around child…
Our 5 tips to help you avoid becoming a victim of property fraud It is a fact that empty properties are at an increased risk on property fraud. An increasing number of residential and commercial properties have been left empty during the pandemic, as people work from home or spend time in a different property.…
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The process of Probate (dealing with the Estate of someone who has died) can be an emotional and difficult time but is sometimes compounded when a dispute arises over the Will or with the way it is being handled by the appointed Executor. The legal process to remove an Executor takes time but if you…
Your digital privacy in divorce may not be the first thing which springs to mind when a relationship breaks down, but perhaps it is something which you should be considering. Increasingly family solicitors are advising their clients to take this aspect of a separation into account. With a tangle of accounts often shared between couples…
Our family lawyer Rachel Macwilliam says that the plans which are now underway to bring in no-fault divorce will help to reduce the acrimony caused by having to blame a partner under the current system. The current rules The current legislation means that one partner needs to prove the other is at fault through adultery,…
Although the process of divorce and separation is never going to be a pleasant thing to go through, couples often don’t make it any easier on themselves. There are things you can do which could make your separation or divorce a much smoother and less emotionally exhausting process. Rachel Macwilliam, specialist in family law, runs…
