What Happens to Your Will After Divorce?
If you’re considering divorce, or have already filed papers, chances are you know that many aspects of your life will be affected. One area that is often overlooked is a person's will.
What to do once your home offer’s been accepted
Once your home offer is accepted, you should immediately instruct your Solicitor. There are several matters that need to be taken care of before any exchange of contracts can go ahead.
Power of Attorney: What you need to know
The Power of Attorney is a legal document that enables an individual to assign the right for another person or persons to make decisions on their behalf if they become unable, due to unexpected circumstances such as illness and disability.
Writing a Will: What You Need to Know
Writing a will is something that many people never think about, but it’s an important part of estate planning.
What to do when your house purchase falls through
If a residential property transaction falls through, despite the sink of funds into searches, surveys, mortgage fees and legal expenses - is there still recourse for recovery?
What is the Right of Abode in the UK?
If you are looking to relocate or stay permanently in the United Kingdom, understanding your right of abode status is essential.
UK Spouse Visa: What you need to know
Joining the one you love has never been easier with the UK's family immigration scheme. Eligible foreign nationals now have a straight-forward path to live and grow in harmony alongside their British citizen or settled partner - all thanks to the UK Spouse Visa.
Think about your Facebook account in your Will
As you plan for the future and make arrangements for your digital legacy, consider how to best handle what might be one of your most important online presences: your Facebook account. What fate would you want it to have?
Parent of a Child Visa application
As a parent living outside of the UK, you have an immigration option available to reunite with your child in Britain.
My partner died, we weren’t married - what are my rights?
Living together may not lead to marriage by "common law", so it’s important for couples, who are cohabiting but unmarried, to discuss and understand their rights in the event of a sudden bereavement.
Making human rights visa applications
If you fear serious consequences upon returning to your country of origin, the Home Office may grant eligibility based on a risk assessment.
New baby? Now’s a good time for a new Will
While it is not something anyone likes to think about, it's key that parents consider how their death could potentially affect their young child in the future and make sure proper legal arrangements are in place beforehand - like having an up-to-date Will.
Work in the UK: What visa do I need?
A work visa is the ideal way to further your career, invest or start a business - immigrating with this type of visa could ultimately lead to settling into the UK permanently.
What to know about getting a divorce in the UK
When considering a divorce, it is essential to be aware of the legal requirements that come with this process as knowledge and preparation can help ensure an easier transition.
Who is the Executor or Administrator of my Will?
Getting your will right first time is a serious matter – but it’s not always easy, especially with so many different legal terms.
What all the new dating terms mean
From the initial excitement of meeting someone new to recognising signs that things aren't going as planned, modern dating can be a rollercoaster with plenty of twists and turns.
What do I need to know about Separation?
Making the plunge to end a relationship can be daunting and full of emotional turmoil. Yet, if you're certain separation is right for your partnership, there are smart measures to keep in mind before taking that step forward.
What is the Green Deal and how can it help me?
The Green Deal strives to reduce energy consumption in the UK by offering property owners government-backed incentives, particularly those with older properties.