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Post-Nuptial Agreements: What You Need To Know

Sep 08, 2020

Unlike a pre-nuptial agreement which is signed before marriage commences, a post-nuptial is signed during a marriage to ascertain any financial assets and responsibilities if the marriage was to break…

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Separating From An Abusive Partner and Dealing with Narcissism

Aug 31, 2020

At Yarwood Holmes Law we specialise in dealing with domestic abuse and the effects it has upon individuals who are looking to separate or have already have separated from their abusive partner. We're specialists…

Five Stages of a Divorce Explained

Aug 13, 2020

Divorce can be an unsettling time for couples and families involved in the process. The legal process, emotional heartache and the prospect of going to court can make an already difficult situation worse.…

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Bill Paves The Way For No Fault Divorces

Jun 30, 2020

Planned changes to The Divorce, Dissolution and Separation Bill will allow couples seeking a no-fault divorce to be able to petition from August 2021

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Major Overhaul of Family Courts to Protect Domestic Abuse Victims

Jun 29, 2020

A major overhaul and sweeping reforms to the Family Court system will see greater protections for survivors and victims of domestic abuse

Do I Need a Cohabitation Agreement?

May 20, 2020

An increasing number of couples live together without forming a marriage or civil partnership. This is known traditionally as a ‘common law marriage’. How does the law view the status of this situation,…

Reasons You Need A Will

Mar 20, 2020

Recent research suggests that over one in two adults, or 60% of the population still don’t have a Will in place meaning that any assets owned will be subject to intestacy rules after death. We look at…

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Your Entitlements When a Partner Passes Away

Mar 04, 2020

Death is a difficult time for anyone to deal with, even more so when the person is your closest companion. Unlike couples in a marriage or civil partnership, if a partner passes without a Will, then the…

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What Are My Rights As a Grandparent?

Mar 02, 2020

In the last few years, more grandparents have been going to court to win the right to see their grandchildren. Figures from the MoJ point to a rising number of applications relating to child arrangement…

Taking Care of Pets in Your Will

Feb 25, 2020

Pets play an important role in family life so it’s important to ensure that they are taken care of when we’re no longer around. In the UK, over 40% of households own a pet (Statista – 2019) with a chunk…

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Stalking Protection Orders

Jan 22, 2020

Those who breach the court orders - which come into force in England and Wales on Monday - could be jailed for up to five years. Stalkers could face up to five years in jail for breaching "powerful" new…

Opposite-Sex Civil Partnerships Legal from 2nd December 2019

Jan 15, 2020

On the 2nd December 2019, the Civil Partnership, Marriages and Death (Registration Etc) Act 2019 came into force which now allows opposite-sex couples to form a civil partnership.