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A Divorce or separation is a traumatic and life changing experience. Our family solicitors will support and guide you through all stages of the process, ensuring that you are never alone. It is vital that you know your legal rights in relation to finances, child...
Our expert family solicitors are here to help guide you through a wide range of family law issues including separation, divorce, childcare arrangements and financial orders. Family law is complex and can often involve sensitive or very stressful subjects. Having an...
Jenny and Peter have been dating for some time; they both felt that they had found their soul mate. They decided to go for a special dinner at a nice restaurant. Steve had not realised the potential significance of the date; being 29 February. During a lovely evening both had expressed their love for each other and how they saw their future together. Suddenly Jenny went down on one knee and said to Peter ‘Will you civil partnership me? Well, Peter was a bit shocked as he was planning to ask Jenny to marry him and really didn’t know what the difference was so couldn’t reply. Fortunately his solicitor, Christine McNeish of Berlad Graham was at hand and she explained that although the law had not changed yet, it was about to so that same sex couples can enter into a civil partnership rather than marriage. She explained to Peter that really, from a legal perspective, there was no difference other than historically marriage reflected a religious and proprietary relationship, where as a civil partnership seemed to reflect the equality of today’s modern couples. Indeed many other countries offer civil partnerships as well as a marriage ceremony. In short it was a question […]
Berlad Graham Employee Spotlight At Berlad Graham, our people’s experience and personality play an important role in the service we provide to our clients. For this employee spotlight, we spoke with Hannah Price, Partner at the firm, and a solicitor in our Private Client department. Hannah has been a solicitor…
When voluntary negotiations fail, here is how to exercise your legal right to extend If you are a leaseholder tired of watching the value of your property decline as the years tick away on your lease, you will know how frustrating it can be when informal negotiations with your freeholder…
Most people understand the importance of making a Will, even if they have not set one up yet. It gives peace of mind that your wishes will be followed after your death and that your loved ones will know what to do. What is less well understood is what happens…
So, you have decided you want to extend the lease on your flat. One option is a voluntary lease extension. In a previous blog, Sophie Masters, a Paralegal from our property team, explained why the length of time left on a leasehold flat matters. In this blog, she looks at…
Stamp Duty Land Tax (SDLT) can be one of the most confusing costs for people buying property, as there are many rules and exemptions to take into consideration when calculating the amount of tax payable. In this blog, Lauren Greenop, Trainee Solicitor from our residential property team, sets out the…
If you are buying a property with someone else, whether it’s a spouse, friend or business partner, it is important to understand how your ownership is set up from the outset. In this blog, Tasnim Tirech, Trainee Solicitor from our residential property team, explains the difference between owning a property…
Estate planning is no longer reserved for high-net-worth individuals. It is now necessary for all families to support the next generation during their lifetime, as well as plan for what happens after death. In this blog, Daniel Brown, Trainee Solicitor in our private client team, explains why lifetime giving, clear…
Cohabitation Rights in the UK for Unmarried Couples More couples in the UK are choosing to live together without getting married or entering a civil partnership. According to the Office for National Statistics, the number of cohabiting couples has more than doubled since 1996, rising from 1.5 million to around…
So, you own a wonderful leasehold flat in England & Wales, and you’re very happy. But do you understand why the length of time left on your Lease matters, the disadvantages that come with it and what can be done about it? In this blog, Sophie Masters, a Paralegal from…
In this blog, Daniel Brown, Trainee Solicitor from our Private Client team, discusses why having a Will is not enough and the importance of putting a Lasting Power of Attorney in place. What Is a Lasting Power of Attorney? Delaying the creation of a Lasting Power of Attorney (LPA) is…
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