Posted on April 11, 2019
Plans to overhaul the current divorce laws in England and Wales have been confirmed – by way of new ‘no-fault’ divorces. Any changes in the law are always picked up and proactively responded to by our specialist Solicitors within our Family Law department.
Posted on March 08, 2019
In today’s modern 21st Century, it is seriously surprising to note that approximately 61% of Muslims do not register their marriage in the UK as they believe their Islamic marriage, commonly referred to as Nikkah will be recognised in the UK.
Posted on January 14, 2019
Jefferies is pleased to advise that In November 2017, the government sought to change the law by a simple method of what is called a remedial order to allow single parents, as well as couples, to apply for Parental Orders if they have a child through surrogacy.
Posted on January 08, 2019
The Government has recently confirmed it will introduce civil partnership legislation in the next parliamentary session to extend civil partnerships to opposite-sex couples. When the law changes, Jefferies can offer you advice on pre-nuptial agreements.
Posted on November 29, 2018
This week is Good Divorce Week, a campaign focusing on how divorce has an impact on the children, and what can be done to minimise this. Our Family Law team have extensive experience working with families going through divorce proceedings, so we’ve put together our advice to support families here.
Posted on November 02, 2018
A 23 year old entrepreneur has been identified as the youngest person to be diagnosed with dementia, which could reduce his life expectancy. It is becoming increasingly clear, when more people are being diagnosed at a younger age, how important it is to ensure life planning for all adults.
Posted on November 01, 2018
The eagerly anticipated Legal 500 results are in and we are delighted with the outcome. We are pleased to have been awarded the accreditation in 4 distinct categories in the South East region.
Posted on September 19, 2018
The Supreme Court have quashed an appeal which will now allow families to agree with doctors to withdraw feeding tubes from loved ones in a permanent vegetative state, rather than going before the Courts for approval.
Posted on September 13, 2018
With cohabitation being on the rise now more than ever and with the recent article of Ms McLaughlin in the news about a widowed woman with four children being denied the right to Widows Allowance, this raises questions as to whether or not it is right for cohabitees with dependent children to be denied the right to bereavement allowance. According to the courts’ justices, it is not!
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