In truth, it is well advised that everyone should consider having a Lasting Power of Attorney. Even though it is uncomfortable to think about, for many of us, there will sadly come a time whereby we no longer have the mental capacity to handle our own...
When you divorce your spouse, you will have claims in respect of one another’s income, capital and pensions. The court will consider each category in isolation and will strive to reach a fair division of the assets between the two parties. To...
No, you cannot vaccinate your child without permission from all persons who hold parental responsibility providing their consent. This is because the decision whether or not to vaccinate a child is a medical decision, which should always be made jointly...
The Court will strive to divide assets between separating spouses fairly and will take into account a list of relevant factors, including: the age of each party, their earning capacities and future earning capacities / income resources, the financial needs...
An FDR hearing is usually the second Court hearing during Financial Remedy Proceedings. It typically takes place some months after the First Directions Appointment (FDA) hearing. At the FDR Hearing, both parties are given the...
The family team at George Green Solicitors, notably Mark Vandaele and Aimee Stokes , have recently had success at appealing a high-net-worth financial order at the Royal Courts of Justice. The road to a successful appeal is a long one, however...
The case of Raza v Gall [2023] led to a mother being imprisoned for 28 days after she was found to be in contempt of court for continually not complying with court orders. The proceedings arise due to the Father putting in an application for a Child...
UK Company Law is changing. Following the introduction of the Economic Crime and Corporate Transparency Act in October 2023, a number of changes will come into force from 4 th March 2024. Of these changes, the most notable include new requirements for both...
This matter was recently considered by the High Courts in the case of Mahtani v Mahtani [2023] EWHC 2988 (FAM). In this case, the Wife and Husband were married in London on 06 February 2003. They later went through a subsequent Hindu wedding celebration in...
When the parties to a divorce exchange financial information through statements known as Forms E there is a question that asks for an overview of the financial position of new partners if you are living together or intend to. You are asked to provide...
