by BPS Family Law | Mar 29, 2017 | Blog
Generally speaking, a parties’ conduct is not usually taken into account when the Court’s are considering how the matrimonial assets should be distributed between the parties. The Courts are aware of the fact that matrimonial finance proceedings can be extremely...
by BPS Family Law | Mar 27, 2017 | Blog, Case Studies
A lasting power of attorney ( LPA ) is a legal document that lets you (the ‘donor’) appoint one or more people (known as ‘attorneys’) to help you make decisions or to make decisions on your behalf. This guidance applies to the donor instructing an attorney in their...
by BPS Family Law | Feb 10, 2017 | Blog
Living together with your partner is often seen as an alternative to marriage or as a temporary arrangement. Many couples believe that moving in with your partner creates a common law marriage, giving you the same rights as if you were married- It does not. It is...
by BPS Family Law | Jan 27, 2017 | Blog
Within matrimonial finance proceedings, it is standard procedure for both parties to disclose their assets before an informed agreement can be reached as to how the ‘matrimonial pot’ should be divided. If one party attempts to mislead the Court as to the true value of...
by BPS Family Law | Jan 26, 2017 | Blog
What is domestic abuse? Domestic violence is the abuse of one partner within an intimate or family relationship. It is the repeated, random and habitual use of intimidation to control a partner. The abuse can be physical, emotional, psychological, financial or sexual....
