To cope with all the concerns described above, many families engage a probate attorney. Yet, a will lawyer may have been appointed to the issue earlier to the death of the person whose affairs are being handled. All payments involved with the succession procedure, including the maintenance and legal fees, are compensated out from the […]
On 19 November 2021 the Marriage and Civil Partnership (Minimum Age) Bill passed its second reading in the House of Commons, marking further progress in a long campaign to raise the minimum legal age for all marriage in England and Wales to 18. The Private Member’s bill, introduced by Pauline Latham MP and which has […]
Divorce is often overwhelming and emotional. Every decision during this process could have a significant relational, financial, and legal impact on you, your soon-to-be ex-spouse and any children involved regardless of age. Uncontested divorces in Georgia are mostly easy as spouses can break their marriage without constant negotiations, court hearings, and legal proceedings. On the […]
Los Angeles judge Brenda Penny will rule on requests to end the controversial legal arrangement that has allowed several people, primarily her father, to control Spears' finances, career, and personal life since 2008. Spears has repeatedly asked for the conservatorship to come to an end. Recently, her father, Jamie Spears, has also said that he […]
Couples that have struggled through lockdown are emerging from the other end of the pandemic and many are choosing to part ways. This could lead to a temporary spike in divorces. The introduction of the no-fault divorce in April 2022 could also contribute to this uptick in divorce rates. One of the biggest social changes […]
Litigation in the Family Court is increasingly associated with delay, cancelled hearings and lengthy waits in draughty corridors, as well as the risk of publicity - a risk which will increase as the recent review on Transparency in the Family Court is implemented. The court has, however, traditionally been unavoidable for those requiring judicial assistance […]
If you have been delaying writing a will, it is better not to delay it further. Writing a will is an important task, and it is best you do it while you are of sound mind and are physically fit. Your will dictates how your estate gets divided between your beneficiaries. If you are unable […]
Deeply useful yet unknown to most attorneys, the Marchman Act allows people in the state of Florida to help loved ones who struggle with substance abuse.
Lodders’ family team has been routinely recognised as Band 1 in Chambers & Partners and Tier 1 by the Legal 500 for its expertise across the spectrum of family law. The Cheltenham bespoke family law service will replicate the work already undertaken at the firm’s Birmingham office, best known for its high-end financial remedy work […]
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