How do I cancel my Will? The rules around both making and cancelling a Will are very particular. There are a number of ways a will can be ‘revoked’ (the legal phrase for ‘cancel’) – some intentional, some perhaps not! Here, we take a look at what does and does not [...]
Does Divorce revoke a Will? The Wills Act 1837 states that both marriage and divorce will impact the legal status of a will. No – divorce does not cancel (known as ‘revoke’) a will. It simply removes those elements of a will where the ex-spouse is mentioned. So, this would include [...]
Does Marriage Cancel a Will? Getting married is a time when we should contemplate our mortality - & review our will(s)…! The simple answer is yes, marriage does cancel (aka ‘revoke’) a will. So, when your wedding preparations are underway, add ‘make a will’ to your list of wedding to-do’s! Failing [...]
Wills – Second marriage and the family home Second marriage will often create wishes for the ‘new couple’ that might involve will trusts. As a solicitor having dealt with wills and probate for longer than I care to remember, there isn’t much I haven’t seen. But themes appear over the years [...]
We’re a nation of dog-lovers. It’s estimated that us Brits spend £12bn a year on ‘man’s best friend.’ So, who gets the treasured pooch in the divorce?
For most of us, the family home is often the asset with greatest financial value. Not surprisingly, it’s also often the main sticking point in divorce proceedings.
To divorce, you must prove that your marriage has ‘irretrievably broken down.’ The test applied for this is establishing one of the five following grounds.
What happens to the kids? To divorce in the UK you must prove that your marriage has broken down irretrievably. We’re often asked what are ‘normal’ arrangements for children when a couple separate. In short, there isn’t a simple answer that applies to all. Every family is different, and any arrangements [...]
A simple guide to divorce A divorce can only happen for one of the 5 facts. Divorce can be a terribly difficult time for a couple/their children. Here, we give you a simple overview of the legal process of a divorce. The process for separation is very personal to each individual. But, [...]
Marriage - Prenups on the up? A prenup is a document that records the (soon to be) husband and wife’s (and civil partners) intentions should they separate in the future. Prenup - why would you want one? Not worth the paper they’re written on! We explain what they’re all about and [...]
