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I recall one time I had afternoon tea with several members of my family and we had an interesting discussion about divorce and what getting divorced actually means for individuals going through the process. Throughout our discussions, I was reminded of a popular misconception that many share, which is that when you obtain a divorce that ‘that is […]
What is a Prenuptial Agreement and Do I Need One? When you marry, you imagine it’s for life, but separation and divorce is a very common outcome with a third of marriages ending in divorce1 and when separation and divorce happens there is often a legal wrangling to agree how assets will be divided. Irrespective of whether a […]
Should I make a Will? Well some people believe that wills are only for people over a certain age, or only if you have assets to ‘hand down’ when you die, and whilst neither of these are true, it is also important that every parent must make a will. The ongoing Covid pandemic has focused […]
Have Your Lives Taken You In Different Directions Like Kim and Kanye? No amount of riches can shield you from life and the challenges that it throws at you and during a global pandemic, as couples, we are forced to spend more time in close quarters together which may be a world away from what […]
It’s really important for us here at Thornton Jones to stay involved and when the subject is relevant to our business we take part in The Law Society’s #SolicitorChat which is a weekly Twitter discussion. Recently, Jess Taylor, one of our brilliant Conveyancing Solicitors, provided answers to these five key questions on the subject of ‘Advice for house hunters’. Question 1 Affordability […]
We are a nation of pet lovers with 51% of UK adults owning a pet1, spending a staggering £6.9 million on our pets in 20192. But whether that be on biscuits for your Bulldog or a Christmas onesie for your Cavapoo, our lavish spending on our pets is no longer limited to when we are […]
It’s here again, National Divorce Day, a day on which some divorce lawyers report a spike in the number of enquiries from people wishing to commence divorce proceedings. Although largely considered a myth by many, with 2020 being in most a seriously challenging year for many thanks to Covid-19 and in addition to the usual stresses of Christmas, […]
Why choosing a collaborative law approach to divorce could be the right approach for you. What is collaborative law? Often when couples decide to separate and ultimately divorce there is the expectation that both parties will need to embark on a lengthy and costly legal battle to agree the division of assets, any ongoing maintenance […]
Whilst a Will can protect your family after you have passed, what about protecting yourself and your family should you find yourself unable to care for your own matters? Whether that be making bill payments or giving authority for essential healthcare, without the appropriate documentation in place you could find yourself in a difficult position […]
