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Today is day 2 of Family Mediation Week (20th – 24th January 2020), a week long campaign where we encourage conversations about mediation and raise awareness of mediation and its benefits for separating families. Today we provide a little insight into what a MIAM is and how it can be beneficial when starting your mediation journey. What is the […]
This week is Family Mediation Week (20th – 24th January 2020) where we encourage conversations about mediation and raise awareness of mediation and its benefits for separating families. In conjunction with the Family Mediators Association, throughout the week we will be posting these micro-blogs to provide bitesize answers to some key questions about mediation. What is mediation, how does […]
In December, after five years of hard work and study I was successfully rewarded with the recognition of becoming a fully qualified member of the Association of Contentious Trusts and Probate Specialists. Being welcomed into a group of such highly skilled Lawyers is a real achievement, particularly as it recognises the work which I, and […]
Once again we have reached the first Monday in January which the media has penned as “Divorce Day” – allegedly the day when more people divorce than any other day of the year. I confess to being sceptical about this but certainly Christmas can often put added pressure on families who are already at breaking […]
In a recent survey conducted by the Office for National Statistics, it was found that the number of cohabiting couple families continues to grow faster than married couples or lone parent families with an increase of 25.8% over the decade between 2008 and 2018. The number of same-sex couple families has grown by more than […]
Divorce or separation can be an emotionally and financially challenging time for all involved. However, mediation offers a way to resolve disputes constructively and amicably, helping you move on with your life in a way traditional methods may not. Whether the issues involve finances or children, mediation provides a way to develop long-term solutions in […]
What is your digital legacy, and why should you care? You’ve made a Will to ensure your bank accounts and assets are properly handled after your death, but what about your online presence? Let’s take a deeper look at what a digital legacy is and how to make sure your online life is managed after […]
Yes, it is possible to vary a Will after someone has died, and there are legal provisions that allow for this. This process is typically done using a Deed of Variation, which gives beneficiaries the ability to alter how the estate is distributed, even after the death of the individual who made the Will. What […]
In recent news, you may have come across headlines asking, “Could a text become your will?” This refers to a recent Law Commission report exploring whether the current laws regarding wills should be updated to reflect modern technology. The idea of using a text message or email as a legal will is a fascinating, yet […]
