A divorce typically has 3 key parts. #1 – The end of the marriage A marriage is almost like a contract between two people. The very definition of a divorce is the ending of that marriage contract. Since April 2022, many people complete this part of the overall divorce process themselves. They are able to...
Here at littlebitsoflaw, we separate Family Law – which can be a vast area of law – into two smaller parts. Namely, Divorce Law and Child Law. For the purposes of this article though, let’s use the more traditionally used ‘Family Law’. Sometimes, choosing a Family Law Solicitor can be difficult. We urge anyone who...
The quick answer is simply: “no, you do not need a Solicitor to get divorced in the UK”. For a bit more detail, read on.. There is no legal requirement to be represented by a Solicitor during the process of a Divorce. This is especially true since April 2022. Before April 2022, someone wanting a...
To become a Solicitor, a person needs to complete a Law degree, a Post-Graduate degree and years of experience before they are admitted onto the ‘roll’ of Solicitors. Once they are, the norm is to look at how many years they’ve been qualified for as a way of assessing their experience. This is known as...
In short, the answer is yes, you can definitely write a Will without a Solicitor. Perhaps a more important (and difficult) question to answer is: “Should I write a Will myself without employing a Solicitor (or Will Writer)?”. The answer to this question is a less helpful “it depends”. First of all it’s important to...
Firstly, it is important to establish what a Child in England and Wales is. According to the Children Act 1989, any person under the age of 18 is a Child. All Children have the rights, regardless of their ethnicity, religion or culture. These rights include, but are not limited to: The Right to Education This...
In you pass away with no Will, the process of probate is a little bit more complicated. Firstly, a Will typically confirms who the Executor will be. If there’s no Will, there’s no-one ready and waiting in that role. The closest living relative will be able to take the role, although they can’t be called...
Making a Will is an important step in securing and providing for your loved ones. Here are three compelling reasons why making a Will is essential: When setting up an LPA, you have the flexibility to determine how your chosen attorneys will collaborate in decision-making: Stating Your Wishes Your Will is your document of instruction,...
Here at littlebitsoflaw, we always say that Probate means ‘Permission’. Let’s explain why… When someone passes away, their possessions (money / property / furniture / investments etc), known as the person’s ‘Estate’, will need to be organised. By organised, we mean Identifiying and valuing the Estate Paying debts Paying inheritance tax (if any is due)...
In this article, we break down the options available for decision-making within a Lasting Power of Attorney (LPA). When setting up an LPA, you have the flexibility to determine how your chosen attorneys will collaborate in decision-making: Joint and Several Attorneys: In this arrangement, your appointed attorneys can act both collectively and individually. They can...
