Legal
Below are our 10 articles in the 'legal' category:
Do you have a will? You should have. It’s your way of making your wishes known and distributing your property and assets after your death and as such, it’s a very important item.
If you’re ...
Divorce is what legally ends the marriage between you and your former partner resulting in a decree nisi and a decree absolute. It can be simple, or a lengthy, contentious process, depending on the ...
As a father you want to stay in close touch with your children, even after you and your partner have separated. Obviously, the best and simplest way to do this is an agreement between you and your ...
No one’s going to try and say that separating is easy. Even at its smoothest it’s a dizzying, horrible experience. In court it can lead to a lot of acrimony, and where issues are contested, legal ...
Grandparents are a huge asset to any family. Not only do they have a lot of love to give to their grandchildren, but these days they’re often called on as carers while the parents are at work. ...
If you have a child with your partner but aren’t married, you do have rights and responsibilities. Since the new law in 2003, if you were present when the birth was registered and your name is on the ...
There are numerous questions surrounding shared custody. What is it? How does it work? And how is it different to contact (as visitation is called these days)?
In most instances, custody (or ...
It’s one of the most distressing things that can happen to you – your former partner says she’s not going to let you have any contact with your children. There can be any number of reasons behind her ...
When you’ve split up with your ex it’s important to know just exactly what your rights and responsibilities are regarding your children. The most important thing is to determine whether you’re ...
The initial, important fact to remember is that, in the majority of cases, the father will not be granted custody of the child by the courts.
Individuals and groups have complained about ...
