When couples separate and divorce, part of that process will involve dividing the assets from the marriage and making two households out of one. ‘Dividing up cash, savings and the family home are relatively straightforward,’ says Angie Brown, family law expert with Mooney Everett Solicitors in Ormskirk, Lancashire. ‘In contrast, pensions are the most complex […]
An increasing number of executors choose to deal with an estate themselves when a close relative dies, but is this really a wise move? The reality is that probate is usually a complex process, even where the estate appears at first blush to be small and straightforward. If you take into account the feelings of […]
According to a leading bridal magazine, the average amount spent on a wedding in the UK in 2018 was nearly £18,000. With so many things to think about and plan for, it is easy to ignore the issue of a prenuptial agreement, particularly if you do not consider yourself to be among the super-rich. Sadly, the […]
Having a will is important for every adult but is even more so as you enter retirement and start to put your affairs in order. With free time on your hands, it is a good opportunity to make an appointment with your solicitor to make or update your will and plan for your old age […]
Good news for homeowners thinking of selling a house or flat in Ormskirk. Figures from the property website Zoopla reveal that prices have risen by just over two per cent in the last three months, from April to July 2019. The average price for a property in Ormskirk now stands at £275,528 with the average […]
While many owners of buy-to-let properties have chosen this as business or as a deliberate investment strategy to save for their pension, many have found themselves in the role of landlord by accident. They have found themselves renting out a property that they inherited or couldn’t sell at the price they wanted; that they no […]
Mediation can be a very positive experience for separating couples, but you may naturally be anxious about what to expect. We have put together a brochure to answer any initial questions you may have about the process. It contains information about mediation and whether it can help you and your family resolve disputes relating to […]
If you are attending mediation to discuss issues relating to relationship breakdown, separation or divorce, you might be wondering what this involves. A mediator is an independent person that is trained to assist you in identifying an agenda and help you address any issues identified through discussion. A mediator can meet you and your former […]
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