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Couples often leave all of their assets to each other in their Wills. While this is commonplace and understandable, it can cause problems for their children, who could miss out entirely on their inheritance in certain circumstances. Sideways disinheritance If a couple leaves everything to each other in their Wills, ...
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When parents disagree about certain actions they would like to take regarding their children, they can ask the court to decide the issue and make an order. A specific issue order allows a parent to carry out a particular action, while a prohibited steps order prevents a parent from doing ...
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Purchasing the assets of a business from an administrator or liquidator can be a cost-effective way of acquiring the equipment and other materials necessary to start or expand your own business. However, when buying from an insolvent business there are a number of points to be aware of. The assets ...
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If you are facing the prospect of making employees redundant, it is important to ensure that you follow a fair procedure to avoid a claim for unfair or wrongful dismissal. Redundancy involves a strict process including establishing valid grounds for making someone redundant, looking at potential alternatives to redundancy, consulting ...
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During a divorce or separation, one of the main causes of stress can be the worry that there will be less time with the children of the family. Fathers often feel that they do not have the same rights to see their children as mothers, however this is not necessarily ...
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If you are dealing with the estate of someone who has died, you may need to obtain a Grant of Probate or, if they did not leave a Will, a Grant of Letters of Administration. This is the document that gives legal authority to the deceased’s personal representatives so that ...
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