What is a prohibited steps order? A prohibited steps order, often referred to as a PSO, is a court order under section 8 of the Children Act 1989. A prohibited steps order prevents a specific action that is not deemed to be in the child’s best...
New statutory rates for 2026 April marks the month each year where changes to statutory rates come into force. Most rate changes take effect from 6 th April (to align with the start of the new tax year). The statutory rates for...
In today’s digital age, our lives are increasingly managed online. We store photographs, correspondence and documents on our mobile phones, manage finances through banking apps rather than paper statements, and rely on email or messaging services...
If you have assets that you have acquired prior to a marriage, sometimes a product of a previous marriage or inheritance, or because you are getting married later in life; it is perfectly understandable to want to protect those assets or wealth prior to...
As a business owner, you have worked hard to build an important asset. But have you considered what happens to this asset if you or one of your co-directors are no longer with us? Without a formal strategy, your business and your family’s...
The making of a non-molestation order against an individual does not have the same impact as a criminal conviction would do. The standard of proof is not as high as in criminal proceedings and it can be put in place by agreement without any...
Picking the right people to help when you can’t help yourself is one of the most important decisions you may need to make. People often focus on selecting the right attorney, and rightly so; however, there is another crucial role that is pivotal to the...
In England and Wales, pre-nuptial agreements are not legally binding documents. This means the court can override the contents of the agreement if they believe your finances should be divided differently. However, the court will uphold the agreement and...
Once you have submitted your divorce application, the papers will be sent to your ex-partner for acknowledgement. This is as simple as following the instructions sent to their email and completing a short form online. Your ex must tick a box to say they...
Since the introduction of the no fault divorce, applicants no longer have to state the reasons for the breakdown of the marriage. Instead, the process has been simplified whereby the applicant only has to tick a box to say the marriage has irretrievably...
