14th March 2023
11:36 am
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The widely reported cost of living crisis is causing significant financial problems for many families. Private tenants have felt the pinch as rents and the cost of utilities have increased. If you are a private landlord, you may recently have had the unhappy experience of your tenant(s) failing to pay rent due to you on…
22nd August 2022
4:03 pm
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John Randle has specialised in Family Law for over 30 years and is recognised by the Chambers and Partners legal directory as a ‘family expert’. In this interview, John talks about his work, his motivations – and of course, his favourite football team! What kinds of Family Law work do you do? Over the years,…
28th March 2022
2:41 pm
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In a matter of a few weeks, separating couples will be able to get a divorce, legal partnership or civil partnership dissolution without having to blame one another for the breakdown of their relationship. The government originally planned to introduce no-fault divorce in the August of 2021 but admitted in June 2021, that their original…
26th July 2021
2:38 pm
Comments Off on What is a “gifted deposit”?
A gifted mortgage deposit means that all or part of your deposit is given to you by someone else. It can come from a family member or a friend, although some mortgage lenders prefer to lend in these circumstances where the gifted deposits come from a family member which is something to bear in mind…
23rd June 2021
9:00 am
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To end a civil partnership, you or your partner will need to apply for dissolution. To apply for dissolution, you must have been in a civil partnership for at least a year. The person starting the dissolution process is called “the petitioner” and the other person is called “the respondent”. Petition The document that starts…
18th May 2021
10:33 am
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Even as the COVID-19 social restrictions are easing, uncertainty abounds. We remain hopeful that the path to easing restrictions will continue unimpeded but reports on the spread of new variants of the virus remain cause for some concern. Against that background we are still finding that tenants have been and continue to look to…
14th May 2021
3:10 pm
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On 29 April 2021, the Domestic Abuse Bill passed through both Houses of Parliament and was signed into law. The Domestic Abuse Act 2021 is landmark legislation that will provide further protections to the millions of victims of domestic abuse in England and Wales. The new measures include: A wide-ranging legal definition of domestic abuse, which…
7th May 2021
11:23 am
Comments Off on ‘The Review Issue’ – Will Covid-19 hamper the FJB’s two-year family justice plans?
This article was published in Resolution Magazine, “The Review.” The Family Justice Board’s has set out its priorities for the next two years, aiming to address the long-term challenges faced across the system. But immediate concerns may intervene… The Family Justice Board is the primary forum for overseeing the performance and aims of the…
26th April 2021
12:10 pm
Comments Off on Captain Tom 100 Challenge – Alexander Devine Children’s Hospice Service
The Captain Tom Foundation is encouraging people to celebrate the amazing achievements of Captain Tom on what would have been his 101st birthday on Friday 30 April 2021. Everyone is invited to build on his legacy by taking on a challenge around the number 100, over Captain Tom’s birthday weekend. Colemans staff members will be…
23rd April 2021
10:48 am
Comments Off on Relationship Breakdown: Frequently Asked Questions
Can I get a divorce? You can get divorced in England and Wales if: You have been married for over one year; Your marriage has permanently (or “irretrievably”) broken down; Your marriage is legally recognised in the United Kingdom; and You (or your spouse) permanently live in the United Kingdom. What are the grounds for…
