Director Lisa Bell answers your questions to explain this confusing subject… Celebrities seem to get ‘quickie divorces’, why can’t I? A ‘quickie divorce’ is a term often used in the media. However, the divorce process in England and Wales takes roughly 6-7 months in the simplest of cases. The process involves several stages, each requiring… Continue Reading
Before we know it, summer will be upon us, and the long school Summer holidays will stretch out before us. At this time of year, we are frequently asked about what parents, who are no longer together, can do, in relation to their children and going on holiday. Some parents manage this arrangement quite happily… Continue Reading
Lasting Powers of Attorney (LPAs) are legal documents by which an individual may appoint another person or persons (attorneys) to make decisions on their behalf. It is possible to appoint attorneys to make Health and Welfare decisions and/ or to make Property and Financial decisions. Drawing up an LPA while in good physical and mental… Continue Reading
There are two ways in which to evict a residential tenant – Section 8 of the Housing Act 1988 which is for when a tenant breaches the Tenancy Agreement and Section 21 of the Landlord and Tenant Act 1985, which is known as the “no fault” notice. We will cover Section 21 in a different… Continue Reading
The shared care of a child has many forms. There is no one set formula. If a child stays overnight with both parents, then this is shared care, whether it is once per week or for half of the week. The English courts used to order one parent to have ‘custody care and control’ of… Continue Reading
As a family law solicitor, I have noticed that in the aftermath of many marriage breakdowns, second only to a complaint about bad behaviour on the part of one spouse, is an argument that one party believes that they have contributed more financially than the other during the marriage, and therefore this leads to a… Continue Reading
When you begin the process of buying or selling a property, you may get asked – is the property leasehold or freehold? This can be confusing if you aren’t aware of the difference. A freehold property is where the ‘superior’ title is held by you. Meaning that you own the property absolutely. Whereas in terms… Continue Reading
Many of us, at some time in our adult lives, will have an issue with one or more of our neighbours. But what happens when it crosses a line and you can no longer ignore the behaviour. At Progression, we can advise you of your rights regarding your property and what you can do if… Continue Reading
The probate application process is often a crucial step in administering an estate, but recent challenges with HMCTS (His Majesty’s Courts and Tribunals Service) have caused delays and frustrations for individuals seeking to settle their loved ones’ affairs. HMCTS probate applications have encountered technical glitches and system overloads, leading to delays in processing and granting… Continue Reading
Time and time again our family lawyers are asked the same questions. We decided to take our top 5 frequently asked questions about divorce and answer them in this interesting fact sheet. A celebrity gets a ‘quickie divorce’ why can’t I? It is not possible for any separated couple, famous or otherwise, to obtain a… Continue Reading
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