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Divorce is the dissolution or end of a marriage.
The process is started by filing a divorce petition with the Court and is ended when the Court issues a decree absolute.
A divorce can only be applied for after one full year of marriage.
Divorce can be applied for online or by post and the fee for the application if 550.
There is only one ground for divorce, which is that the marriage has "irretrievably broken down".
Before granting a decree, the Court must be satisfied that the marriage has irretrievably down.
The process is started by filing a divorce petition with the Court and is ended when the Court issues a decree absolute.
A divorce can only be applied for after one full year of marriage.
Divorce can be applied for online or by post and the fee for the application if 550.
There is only one ground for divorce, which is that the marriage has "irretrievably broken down".
Before granting a decree, the Court must be satisfied that the marriage has irretrievably down.
An application for a Child Arrangements Order should be made to the Family Court most local to where the child resides.
If an agreement has been reached between the parties and you wish to have this made legally binding the application can be submitted with a consent order setting out the agreed terms.
If an agreement cannot be reached, a first hearing will be listed.
The Judge will listen to the position of both parties and attempt to assist in reaching an agreement.
If an agreement is not reached at the first hearing, the Judge will set out what steps need to be taken next in order to progress negotiations or provide further evidence to the Court so that a decision can be made at a subsequent hearing.
If an agreement has been reached between the parties and you wish to have this made legally binding the application can be submitted with a consent order setting out the agreed terms.
If an agreement cannot be reached, a first hearing will be listed.
The Judge will listen to the position of both parties and attempt to assist in reaching an agreement.
If an agreement is not reached at the first hearing, the Judge will set out what steps need to be taken next in order to progress negotiations or provide further evidence to the Court so that a decision can be made at a subsequent hearing.
A power of attorney is a legal document which enables you to nominate someone/person to help make decisions for you when you are unable to make decisions for yourself.
Probate is a legal document which gives the executors the authority to cash in or transfer the assets of someone who has died.
There are lots of taxes which may become payable when someone dies.
These include Inheritance Tax which is payable depending on the size of the estate, income tax on any income generate from the assets of the estate and capital gains tax on any disposals made at a gain.
Probate is a legal document which gives the executors the authority to cash in or transfer the assets of someone who has died.
There are lots of taxes which may become payable when someone dies.
These include Inheritance Tax which is payable depending on the size of the estate, income tax on any income generate from the assets of the estate and capital gains tax on any disposals made at a gain.
Kate specialises in all aspects of family and matrimonial law including divorce, assisting separating couples, financial matters, arrangements for children including relocation inside and outside of the UK and protection from domestic abuse.
Kate deals with both complex cases and straight forward matters and ensures that all client's receive the highest possible level of service and a compassionate, personal approach.
Kate deals with all matters in a calm and pragmatic manner to ensure that clients feel comfortable, relaxed and fully informed at all times.
Kate deals with both complex cases and straight forward matters and ensures that all client's receive the highest possible level of service and a compassionate, personal approach.
Kate deals with all matters in a calm and pragmatic manner to ensure that clients feel comfortable, relaxed and fully informed at all times.
Christine Ayres has worked with Rachel for 20 years and has worked within matrimonial law for many years prior to that.
Christine assists Rachel in all areas of her work and advises clients in relation to children matters and divorce proceedings.
Christine has obtained her CILEX Diploma in Family Law.
Christine believes in working with the clients in a friendly, down-to-earth and approachable manner and is committed to dealing with family law disputes in a sympathetic and constructive way with a view to resolving cases as quickly and efficiently as possible.
Christine assists Rachel in all areas of her work and advises clients in relation to children matters and divorce proceedings.
Christine has obtained her CILEX Diploma in Family Law.
Christine believes in working with the clients in a friendly, down-to-earth and approachable manner and is committed to dealing with family law disputes in a sympathetic and constructive way with a view to resolving cases as quickly and efficiently as possible.
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