From 6th April, the law on divorce will be changing and after years of legal campaigning, we will finally have ‘no fault divorce’. For the past 50 years, we have unfortunately had a situation where to prove a marriage has broken down, approximately two-thirds of divorces have had to state that the unreasonable behaviour of
Whilst Christmas is often seen as a time of great anticipation and joy, at Prince Evans we understand that agreeing contact for children can be difficult for divorced or separated parents. Typically both parents would like to see their child or children on Christmas Day or just before or after to see their faces as they open their presents and to be
If you live with your partner or are planning on doing so, you should always seriously consider entering into a cohabitation agreement. This is a legal document for unmarried couples setting out arrangements for finances, property and children while you’re living together and if you split up, become ill or die. If you separate even
Court fees have changed as of 30th of September 2021. Full details can be found here: https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/government/uploads/system/uploads/attachment_data/file/1021895/EX50_web_0921.pdf The main ones are now: Petition – £593 Form A – £275 Fee for a consent order – £53 D11 – £167 C100 – £232 As fees are going up, clients with less than £3,000 in savings and
It can be extremely difficult for a child to process their parents’ separation. In most cases, parents try to shelter their children from the breakdown of their relationship and attempt to co-parent effectively. However, in a minority of cases, the hostility between parents can adversely affect their ability to co-parent and the children find themselves
As a grandparent, you can find yourself in a difficult position should your adult children go through a divorce or separation. You were the first port of call when support was needed, however you may now find yourself ostracized through no fault of your own when you still have so much to give. Under the
The Government have confirmed that the Divorce, Dissolution and Separation Act 2020 (“the Act”) will come into force on 6 April 2022. As explained in our previous blog titled ‘No Fault Divorce’, https://www.prince-evans.co.uk/2021/03/24/no-fault-divorce-2-2/, the Act will allow married couples to divorce without the need to assign blame. It was originally suggested that the Act would come
There is no such thing as a ‘no fault’ divorce, where both parties can agree to end their marriage without the need to assign blame. At present the only ground for divorce is that the marriage has broken down irretrievably. In order to prove this a petitioner must satisfy to the court one or more
The Government has announced its plan to introduce new legislation in September 2020 to allow Wills to be witnessed virtually in England and Wales. It is proposed that this temporary legislation will apply retrospectively to Wills that have been signed, dated and video-witnessed since 31 January 2020, being the date of the first Covid-19 case
Date: Friday 15 May 2020 Time: 10am Prince Evans Solicitors invites you to a free live webinar which shall address the steps you can take if you or persons you know are victims of domestic abuse. Please note that if you are unable to watch live, the webinar and associated materials shall be made available
With schools now closed, social distancing strongly encouraged and potential self-isolation, trying to co-parent during these extraordinary times can be a very stressful and anxious time for parents and their children. We have had several enquiries on what to do with child arrangements during this difficult period. How do you successfully co-parent during the crisis
At this time of National crisis, is it vital to have these essential legal documents in place to protect your and your family’s best interests, should the worst happen. The Wills, Trusts and Probate Team at Prince Evans Solicitors LLP are here to help and open for business, with all members of the team fully
