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COVID-19 and Parental Alienation – What can you do?

December 14, 2020

What is parental alienation? While there is no single definition, the Children and Family Court Advisory and Support Service (CAFCASS) recognise parental alienation as “when a child’s resistance or hostility towards one parent is not justified and is the result of psychological manipulation by the other parent”. It is one of a number of reasons…

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We’re still working for you . . .

December 11, 2020

If you can’t make decisions about your own medical treatment because you are too ill, mentally or physically, only a Lasting Power of Attorney lets your family step in and speak up for you. Some of our new clients have told us that since March they have found it difficult to get things done elsewhere….

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Contact: How do the “Christmas bubble” rules affect child arrangements?

December 8, 2020

Christmas is a special time of year for families, especially children. This year will be unlike any other due to the coronavirus pandemic and the resulting national restrictions. As people want to be with their friends and family over Christmas, particularly after such a difficult year, the Government has changed some social contact restrictions for…

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How do I end my relationship during the coronavirus pandemic?

December 4, 2020

The coronavirus pandemic is putting an enormous strain on relationships. Whilst it was perfectly normal to have some underlying tensions between spouses or civil partners before the crisis, the confinement and anxieties from the pandemic have created a breaking point in many relationships. Citizens Advice said that the number of people viewing the divorce webpage…

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Domestic Violence and COVID-19 – What should you do?

December 4, 2020

If you’re worried someone might see you have visited this page, The Dash Charity website tells you how to guard your privacy. Click here: https://thedashcharity.org.uk/pages/24-guard-your-privacy. It has been well-documented that, tragically, there has been a surge in reports of domestic violence cases during the COVID-19 pandemic. If you, or someone close to you, is experiencing…

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Consent Orders in Divorce Proceedings

October 19, 2020

What is a consent order, and what purpose does it serve? A consent order is the legal document that sets out the terms of the agreed settlement reached between the parties in divorce proceedings. This could include your home, bank accounts (whether in joint or individual names), shares, other investments and pensions.  It can also…

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What is “Gazumping” and “Gazundering”?

October 9, 2020

Many people might not be familiar with the terms “gazumping” and “gazundering”. Others may have heard of them but not really understand what they mean. Tthese terms are potentially extremely important when it comes to buying and/or selling property. In the recent past these terms have not been so prevalent, but in the current global…

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Your Digital Legacy – the Four-Step DIY Plan

August 18, 2020

What would happen if you were to die today, or if you were suddenly incapacitated with COVID, or after a car accident or a stroke?  How would those close to you pick up the pieces? More and more of our lives are conducted online, and this is starting to cause serious problems, and real distress,…

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COVID-19: Commercial contracts and “force majeure”

August 4, 2020

Even as lockdown measures continue to ease across England and the rest of the UK, many businesses have found that since March they have been unable to perform contractual obligations. Lots of examples spring to mind; private nurseries that had to shut down for a period of time and re-open on a reduced capacity basis,…

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