Managing risk is an essential part of any business operation and while personal relationships do not often appear high on a business risk register, an acrimonious divorce could have a significant impact on a small...
First-time buyers today must find, on average, a deposit equal to a year’s salary. With almost half relying on parental assistance, the ‘Bank of Mum and Dad’ has never been so popular. House price affordability...
There are many reasons why someone might choose to leave money to charity in their will. Tax planning may be a key incentive, or it could be due to a lack of close family members. Some may simply wish to create a...
Your home is often your most important asset, and you may be lucky enough to own other property such as a holiday home or a buy-to-let investment. Over time, if your personal circumstances change; you may...
Matthew Aves - Family Law Partner We are now four weeks into the much-vaunted vanity project that is the new Divorce Dissolution and Separation Act 2020. The champagne is barely flat at the headquarters of...
As the nation is gripped by the latest instalment of the BBC’s drama, The Split, have you wondered how close to reality it might just be? While there are real-life Family Solicitors behind the scenes...
In this episode, Matthew Aves talks about the upcoming changes to divorce law including the new 'no-fault' divorce.Matthew answers some of the most commonly asked questions such as: What are the upcoming changes...
We are pleased to announce that we will be working with Age UK Sevenoaks & Tonbridge to offer free 30 minute legal consultations to older people and their family members. We will be happy to discuss the following...
Creating a will with a life interest trust over your property allows you to ensure that your home passes to those you choose, whilst also allowing you to provide for another loved one during their...
Making the decision that your marriage is over is a difficult and emotional one for many. Once you have decided to get divorced, most people would like to be able to complete the formalities as quickly and...