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International Children’s Day is celebrated annually on 1st June in different parts of the world as an initiative for children’s well-being and rights. Berlad Graham's Family Team prioritises the welfare of children in every case and holds an accreditation in the...
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...
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...
The most sensible thing you can do if you are considering a divorce is to contact an expert in Matrimonial Law before taking any action. It is vital that you know what you are entitled to and how best to achieve it. The divorce stage can be fairly short and...
Divorce can be a distressing and unpleasant experience. The most sensible thing you can do if you are considering a divorce is to contact an expert in Matrimonial Law before taking any action. It is vital that you know what you are entitled to and how best to achieve...
Family lawyers, in the main, are relieved that the new Divorce Bill has passed through Parliament and is set to become law in the Autumn of this year (although may not come into force until later). When the Act is in force, it will mean that the applicant can ask...
It’s Christmas and I know I should be shopping for presents and thinking about Christmas lunch but for a Family Solicitor exciting things are happening in court. For example…The press have just reported the case of Randy Work and Mandy Gray whereby the multi-millionaire Mr Work was ordered to hand over half his fortune to his wife. The parties had been married a long time and the Judge decided both had equally contributed to the marriage so the assets should be divided equally. The husband has appealed on the ground that it was he who created all the wealth so his wife should not be entitled to a half-share. The court has granted permission for him to appeal so watch this space. If he is to succeed he will need to show that in creating the family’s wealth his contribution was “Stellar”. This means he needs to show he was so much more than just an astute businessman. The court will need to fine tune the interpretation of what is a ”Stellar” contribution and that may have implications for many self-made millionaires. Are you concerned about what you might ‘walk away with’ after your financial settlement? Do you feel you […]
2015 has been a very interesting year, with a number of unusual decisions by Judges in Matrimonial cases; two recent Supreme Court decisions have changed the advice we give to clients, which could result in your being entitled to more from your divorce settlement; even if it was some time ago.
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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