On 11th March judgement was handed down in the Supreme Court in a financial case arising out of a divorce which was made final in 1992. Most people, quite understandably, believe that once a divorce is finalised – when Decree Absolute is granted – that is the end of the matter. In fact, the financial claim remains open even after… Read more →
Our eminent residential property expert, Ross Ward, answers your questions about moving home. If you have a query about buying or selling, email marketing@tayloremmet.co.uk My partner and I are buying our first home and we are finding the whole process very confusing. What are the main things we need to concentrate on? Moving house is very stressful, regardless of experience…. Read more →
The Resolution Manifesto for change in the family justice system covers 6 key areas. We will now look in more detail at the proposals. Protect vulnerable people going through separation This proposal relates to two issues: the availability of some initial advice for people going through a separation and changes to the new Child Maintenance Service. Family legal aid was… Read more →
On 23rd February 2015 Resolution, formerly the Solicitors’ Family Law Association, launched a Manifesto for family law. The aim of the Manifesto is to put pressure on the Government to make changes in six areas of the family justice system. Resolution was established as the Solicitors’ Family Law Association in 1982 by a group of like – minded family solicitors… Read more →
ASK ROSS: Agreeing a price for a house is just the start of the spending spree. This month, Ross looks at some of the costs that form part of your conveyancing. Our eminent residential property expert, Ross Ward, answers your questions about moving home. If you have a query about buying or selling, email marketing@tayloremmet.co.uk My solicitor has said I… Read more →
On 22nd January 2015 the High Court ruled in favour of the Government in a judicial review of the rules on legal aid entitlement for victims of domestic abuse. The challenge focussed on whether the evidence of domestic violence required to obtain legal aid in family cases is so inflexible and difficult that it actually excludes genuine victims of domestic… Read more →
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