Margaret had always been organised. When her father died last spring, she was certain she could administer his estate herself. After all, he’d left a straightforward will, the house was in his sole name, and he had about £180,000 in a building society account. “It’s easy,” she told her brother over the phone. “Why should […]
Category: UK Law
The emergence of non-adversarial divorce in the UK
Beyond the Courtroom Picture the classic divorce: barristers in wigs, a severe-faced judge at the bench, two irate ex-partners sitting apart in court, their relationship turned into a legal battle with winners and losers. This adversarial view has dominated our understanding of how marriages are dissolved for decades. But here’s the reality that more couples are […]
Understanding the Probate Process: Why Probate Solicitors Matter
Probate in the UK is crucial to organising and dispersing the estate of a person who has died. Though the process is meant to get your assets handled lawfully and fairly, it can be tricky and time-consuming, especially if you’re not familiar with the legal process. As experienced probate solicitors, we know how difficult this […]
Domestic Violence in Divorce: Protections in the Law and Claiming Justice
When it comes to divorce proceedings, as a skilled family law solicitor, one of the most poignant and urgent matters that we can deal with is domestic violence. Abuse can also be an important component of marital dissolution and has direct implications for the legal process of divorce. Any victim should take this very seriously, […]
Legal Mistakes to Avoid During Divorce
Advice from an Experienced Divorce Solicitor You don’t just part ways in divorce. With reams of paperwork to fill in, the end of a relationship is a legal process. With 30 years of experience as a divorce solicitor in the UK, I’ve watched countless people trip up along the way, making avoidable blunders that provoke […]