For several years now, same sex couples in the UK wanting to legalise their relationship have had the option of either a civil partnership or marriage, whereas heterosexual couples have had the sole option of marriage. However, following a long-awaited change in the law, heterosexual [...]
You may be one of those who have been fortunate enough to find happiness through marriage second time round, but you and your new spouse may be keen to protect your assets after you each pass away, ensuring that any children from previous relationships still [...]
Mewies Solicitors have reported a significant increase in the demand for Wills and Lasting Powers of Attorney over the last three weeks. Understandably the pandemic has brought Wills and Lasting Powers of Attorney to the top of society’s “to-do list.” All solicitors have faced challenges [...]
Information from the Office for National Statistics (ONS) shows that present divorce rates for heterosexual couples are at their lowest number in almost 50 years. It should be noted however that this does not necessarily indicate an increased success rate in marriages, but, more likely, [...]
When the question of what to do when a friend or family member dies arises, it is often one that we are wholly unprepared for. Fortunately, you will not need to deal with any money or property immediately, although there are some practical steps you [...]
As an individual grows older and/or has concerns about losing the ability to manage their own affairs, either due to physical incapacity or mental incapacity, it is possible for that individual to appoint another person to make certain decisions on their behalf. The document [...]
Even though, under the principle of testamentary freedom in English law, it is open to an individual to bequeath their assets and belongings to whomever they choose, it is not uncommon for loved ones to dispute a deceased’s will. Indeed, disputes can arise in all [...]
The historic statutory provisions for double value and double rent have stood the test of time, such that if a commercial tenant remains in a property beyond the period upon which the contractual tenancy has been brought to an end, they will potentially be liable [...]
By virtue of the Late Payment of Commercial Debts (Interest) Act 1998, the supplier of goods and services has a statutory right to charge a specified level of interest on the late payment of debts arising under commercial contracts – and that’s not where the [...]
I want to try to resolve my family legal issues via mediation but I do not know if my partner does. Can you help? Do not worry. It is the Mediator’s job to assess each party separately as to the suitability of mediation. I [...]