The changes to domestic violence evidence requirements have come into effect. This means more help for victims of domestic abuse in family law disputes. Victims of domestic violence will get more support in taking abusive former partners to court. The changes to evidence requirements in private family law disputes have come into effect. There will no […]
In the recent decision in Owens v Owens [2017] EWCA Civ 182, [2017] All ER (D) 23 (Apr) the Court of Appeal confirmed that the test in s 1(2)(b) of the Matrimonial Causes Act 1973 (MCA 1973) is an objective/subjective hybrid. The existing divorce law in England and Wales states that in order for a divorce to […]
Dealing with a person’s Estate following their passing can be a daunting and stressful experience. There is generally a great deal of paperwork to deal with which can seem even more burdensome mixed with feelings of grief and distress. This article aims to give you a basic understanding of the Probate process to assist in […]
The Housing (Wales) Act 2014 (the “Act”) received royal assent on 17 September 2014. The Act deals with a whole range of issues including the private rented sector, homelessness, and the provision of sites for gypsies and travellers. This article aims to give private landlords a brief overview of their obligations under the Act, as […]
You must get the permission of everyone with Parental Responsibility for a child OR the permission of the Court before taking a child abroad. Taking a child without permission is Child Abduction. We here at Passmores Solicitors are specialists in domestic and international children matters (including Hague Convention and Wardship matters). Should you be seeking […]
We here at Passmores Solicitors are pleased to offer a discount of 10% off your legal fees for all new residential conveyancing matters taken on between 1 February 2017 and 28 February 2017 Please quote the following discount code/ref when obtaining your quotation: PDS10. Please call us on 01446 721000, email us mail@passmores.com, or complete our […]
Passmores Solicitors are proud to announce that to date, our clients have pledged in excess of £972,485.00 to Cancer Research UK via the Cancer Research UK Free Will Scheme. Cancer Research UK are the world’s leading cancer charity dedicated to saving more lives by preventing, controlling, and curing cancer. 98% of Cancer Research UK’s research […]
We’re a proud member of Resolution, a community of family justice professionals who work with families and individuals to resolve issues in a constructive way. Resolution membership is about the approach we take to our work. This means that as a Resolution member, we will always seek to reduce or manage any conflict and confrontation, support and encourage […]
We here at Passmores Solicitors are pleased to offer a discount of 10% off your legal fees for all new residential conveyancing matters taken on in the month of September. Please quote the following discount code/ref when obtaining your quotation: PDS10 Please call us on 01446 721000, email us mail@passmores.com or complete our online conveyancing […]
A Lasting Power of Attorney (LPA) is a legal document whereby one person gives another person (called the Attorney) the authority to make decisions on their behalf in order to avoid problems if they later lose physical or mental capacity. There are two types of Lasting Power of Attorney. Either or both can be made […]
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