Ministry of Justice (MOJ) figures reveal that divorce petitions shot up last year, bucking the trend of fewer break-ups. Recent divorce petition statistics The courts faced 118,141 divorce petitions last year; this is the first stage of the process. This number shows an increase of almost 9,000 cases compared with 2017, equivalent to a rise…
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Divorce Law Reforms Aim To End ‘Blame Game’
We could be seeing the end of hostile divorces, thanks to reforms to divorce law in England and Wales. Under current divorce law, one person has to allege their spouse of adultery or unreasonable behaviour if the proceedings are to begin immediately. However, new rules will only require them to state that the marriage has…Continue reading
‘Tis The Season for Divorce…
The festive period provides a great break from reality, with time off work and plenty of celebrations distracting us from everyday life. However there are still people out there that haven’t let this time distract them from making the huge decision of leaving behind married life and filing for divorce… with 13 people filing on…Continue reading
The Ins and Outs of Parental Alienation
There’s a lot of uncertainty when parents separate. There’s uncertainty for all sides, including the child/children of the parents. It’s certainly not an easy process and there’s a lot to think about and agree on; where the children live, how much time they spend with each parent, and the list goes on. Social workers who…Continue reading
Landlords Need A Licence for Houses in Multiple Occupation – Or Be Forced to Repay Rent
Starting from 1st October 2018, landlords must hold a licence for Houses in Multiple Occupation (HMO), and failure to do so may force them to pay back a year’s worth of rent. This new rule is an amendment to the 2006 regulations made under the Housing Act. It requires landlords who manage an HMO with five…Continue reading
We Will Stop Your Worst Conveyancing Nightmare From Coming True
Many people who have been through the process of buying a house have experienced this certain type of problem. All house buyers have at least dealt with the worry of this issue arising. What if your conveyancer goes on holiday during your transaction?! Forget your ghost stories, your undying fear of spiders and your horrifying…Continue reading
Unmarried mother Siobhan McLaughlin Wins Landmark Case in Supreme Court
Well, what a victory this is for Irish mother in the first ever Supreme Court case in Northern Ireland! An unmarried widow has won an iconic Supreme Court benefit case in Belfast which may allow her to claim Widowed Parent’s Allowance (WPA). Siobhan McLaughlin, from County Antrim, lived with her partner for 23 years but…Continue reading
Beware of Breaking the Law When Taking Your Child on Holiday After Divorce or Separation
This is the time of year when parents are looking for holidays for themselves and their children. It’s a time that is often busy for family lawyers, due to the rise in disputes regarding separated parents wanting to take their child on holiday. Parental Responsibility: It’s extremely important to determine who has parental responsibility. If…Continue reading
Wosskow Brown Raise Over £1000 for St Luke’s Hospice
Back in April, St Luke’s Hospice did a ‘Make a Will Month’, due to the importance of making a Will, and the fact that 60% of British people still don’t have a Will. The Sheffield-based Hospice decided to team up with local law firms to make it easier for people to make a Will, raising…Continue reading
Will you regret not preparing your Will?
Too many adults in the UK have not made their Will, risking their possessions, money, property and dependent children being left to someone they have not chosen. Research by Macmillan Cancer Support highlights that almost two thirds of adults don’t have a Will. A surprising 42% of over-55s are yet to prepare their Will, suggests…Continue reading