It can be very distressing after a separation to find out that your ex-partner wishes to move to a different part of the country. There is no legal requirement for them to obtain the consent of the court to a move, so if you are concerned about the proposed relocation, you should consider your options….
Parental responsibility gives parents rights and responsibilities in respect of a child. When two parents both have parental responsibility, certain decisions have to be agreed between them. Who has parental responsibility? Simply being a child’s parent does not necessarily mean you have parental responsibility. It is given automatically to the following people: The child’s birth…
Coronavirus Job Retention Scheme As the nation once again adjusts to a second national lockdown, the Chancellor, Rishi Sunak, has announced a five-month extension of the coronavirus job retention scheme (CJRS) from 31 October to 31 March. The CJRS more commonly known as the furlough scheme required employers to contribute from 1 August 2020. From…
Throughout the Covid-19 pandemic, the Government have encouraged cycling as a safer alternative to public transport. The Transport Secretary, Grant Shapps, has also suggested that the number of people cycling has increased by up to 200% following the national lockdown! Cycling is great for both our physical and mental health, so it really is a…
Kenny Goss will have an uphill battle with his recent claim for provision from the estate of ex-partner the late George Michael. The statute of limitations for contesting a Will is 6 months after the Grant of Probate; Mr Michael died on Christmas day 2016. Mr Goss is now at least 3 years late in…
Many parents, carers and support groups were concerned earlier this year when, on 1 May 2020 some aspects of the Law relating to Education, Health and Care (EHC) needs assessments and EHC Plans changed temporarily to give local authorities, health commissioning bodies, education settings and other bodies who contribute to these processes more flexibility in…
Going through a divorce is always difficult. At Tayntons we work to reassure you throughout the process and to make sure you know what to expect at every step of the way. We offer an initial fixed-fee consultation to discuss your situation and explain what you can expect to happen throughout. To prepare you for…
If you’re buying or selling a property, you will probably have lots of queries. Below are answers to some of the most frequently asked questions. 1. How long will it take? This depends on many factors, including the number of other people in your chain of conveyancing transactions, how long it takes to obtain a…
The announcement by Rishi Sunak last week of the new stamp duty thresholds has had clients whose completions are set to take place after the announcement rubbing their hands and planning how they are going to spend this unexpected windfall. There has been talk of “hot tubs” and post “Covid” luxury holidays being funded from…
The COVID-19 pandemic has dramatically affected our work, home, social, and personal lives more than ever before in human history. Aside from the virus itself, this pandemic is stoking fear of financial insecurity and uncertainty to millions of individuals and families around the globe. Divorced and separated families are no exception from the wake of…
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