Archive of: August, 2020
Making sure your Will is legal and binding
Making a Will for peace of mind is good practice for us all. It can make sure that your wishes are carried out after you die. In the light of lockdown and social distancing, the rules are changing.
Does my wills have to be witnessed in person, especially during Covid-19 pandemic?
The Ministry of Justice has said that a temporary statutory instrument will be laid from September this year. It will allow Wills to be witnessed remotely in England and Wales.
"I'm a dad going through separation or divorce..." Where to find support.
Dad’s Unlimited, a charity based in Ashford, Kent, seeks to support dads and improve the lives for the children of separated parents.
Thank you message to all involved in the Family Justice and Court System
This recent message from The President’s Chambers has been issued to all those working in the Family Court system during the COVID-19 pandemic.
£270 million to go to charity following lengthy divorce case
The Guardian has reported that a billionaire has been ordered to pay £270m to charity following a divorce settlement
A family judge will be replaced in a family case after private comments overheard on a Zoom call
In the family law case, C (A Child) [2020], comments were overheard about the mother in a care proceedings hearing.
HM Land Registry confirms it will now start accepting electronic signatures
This paves the way for conveyancing to be carried out remotely.