In a recent court case, the family of the late Daphne Jones found themselves entangled in a dispute over her will, which left all her property to one of her four daughters, Ceri Jones.
Mediation works through having a mediator as the neutral party who facilitates communication and negotiations between the two parties directly involved in a dispute to reach a mutually agreeable resolution.
Whether someone's conduct in proceedings should have a financial implication for them is always complicated. Often one person will feel aggrieved by the way that the other has behaved and how this has contributed to the relationship ending.
Those involved in private family law disputes may now be obliged to mediate their dispute under new Ministry of Justice (MoJ) proposals. Those not doing so could face fines for failing to reasonably attempt to settle this way.
The UK Government Rejects proposals for cohabitation reforms once again. The percentage of cohabiting couples who are living together unmarried or not in a civil partnership has risen from 20.6% in 2011 to 24.3% in 2021.
It may be possible to reduce Inheritance Tax liability by making gifts to charity during your lifetime, or in your Will. We will take a closer look at the practicalities and benefits of making such gifts.
This is a difficult topic for discussion but the question of how we deal with the physical remains of those closest to us after they are gone can sometimes become a contentious issue.
Permitted Development rights allow certain development to be carried out without the need to navigate the full planning process. Nevertheless, there may still be hurdles to overcome.
Good Divorce Week 2022 commences week of the 28 November this year. The initiative seeks to raise awareness of the different ways families, where possible, can resolve their disputes away from Court.
