This is a question I am often asked. I am not sure if this will be asked when the law is implemented for no fault divorce. I suspect it still will be a question that troubles many. So, disclaimer: my comments are based on the current law in July 2020. The old 1973 law that says one ground for …
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Do I have to get access to my children?
Ah, access. This term is still commonly seen on the TV and in the newspapers. It is not one that is used by family lawyers and hasn’t been since the Children Act 1989. The words used changed to ‘contact’ and then to the phrase ‘spending time with’ which is where we are now. Custody became residence …
Stamp Duty freeze ….. but protect your money
Woohoo! A freeze on stamp duty, you say! Yes; Stamp Duty on certain purchases has been frozen until 31 March 2021. How exciting! Let's buy our own castle, I hear you say, whilst doing T-Shirt aeroplanes around the living room. Hang on though.... I am not going to apologise for being the sensible …