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The domestic abuse bill 2021
We’ll all have seen and read the news. IT’S NOT OKAY. Domestic Abuse. The pandemic has made it even worse. We call it the ‘hidden killer’ because domestic abuse tends to creep up, without us seeing it and very often includes non-physical (but just as harmful) abuse....
‘We’re splitting up. How do I possibly sort out the finances?’
Depending on how long you have been together, it is highly likely you will have accumulated some assets. It is essential that you get organized and make a list of what assets you have, together with the overall household income and liabiliti es/expenditure....
To Marry or not to Marry ? That is the question.
This is more of a legal question than a romantic one. Whether or not to get married can have legal implications to consider. Intestacy Rules: The law of intestacy covers what happens to an estate when someone dies without making...
Always Contact a Probate Expert
It is always so harrowing when we lose a loved one but it is seems even worse in these difficult times. Dealing with the emotional roller-coaster of bereavement is hard enough without having to grapple with the practical problems such as paying Inheritance Tax. For...
The Coronavirus Job Retention Scheme And You
The Coronavirus Job Retention Scheme- for employers and employees Coronavirus has impacted on most aspects of our lives, and indeed on businesses. To safeguard from redundancies, under a temporary scheme available since 1 March 2020, employees can be furloughed...
What is a Deputyship Order?
When somebody loses the capacity to make their own decisions and doesn’t have a Power of Attorney, the Court of Protection can appoint a Deputy to make these decisions on their behalf. This is done by way of a Deputyship Order.
Money Matters on Divorce – ‘Clean Break’ & Other Options
Money Matters on Divorce – ‘Clean Break’ & Other Options. There is a set process and Harold G Walker’s Family Team can offer a fixed fee when acting for a client on a routine ‘undefended’ divorce.
Fair (or)Deal for Tenants
The Tenant Fees Act 2019, known by some as a ‘tenant fees ban’, whilst prohibiting landlords from charging upfront fees, still allows them to charge for rent, and refundable holding and security deposits for tenancies entered into from 1 June 2019.
The Importance of Making a Will
It’s incredibly important for everyone to make a Will. Making a Will can avoid any complicated legal battles or even family disputes.
Hidden Costs of Moving
When moving house finances are usually at the forefront of your mind. Unfortunately, the costs do not stop once you have had an offer accepted.