Christmas Opening Hours
Please note that we will close for the Christmas period at 1pm on Friday 24th December 2021 and will re-open at 9.15am on Tuesday 4th January 2022
Christmas Contact Arrangements
Whilst Christmas is often seen as a time of great anticipation and joy, at Prince Evans we understand that agreeing contact for children can be difficult for divorced or separated parents. Typically
Cohabitation Agreements-why every couple living together needs one
If you live with your partner or are planning on doing so, you should always seriously consider entering into a cohabitation agreement. This is a legal document for unmarried couples
Civil & Family Court fees have changed as of 30th September 2021
Court fees have changed as of 30th of September 2021. Full details can be found here: https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/government/uploads/system/uploads/attachment_data/file/1021895/EX50_web_0921.pdf The main ones are now: Petition – £593 Form A – £275 Fee
Parental Alienation
It can be extremely difficult for a child to process their parents’ separation. In most cases, parents try to shelter their children from the breakdown of their relationship and attempt
Good News for Landlords – “Normal” possession notice periods are back.
From 1st October 2021 the original notice periods for notices seeking possession under Housing Act 1988 are applicable meaning rent arrears notices will run for 2 weeks and section 21
Grandparents: Know your rights.
As a grandparent, you can find yourself in a difficult position should your adult children go through a divorce or separation. You were the first port of call when support
Legal Update: No Fault Divorce – the end of the blame game.
The Government have confirmed that the Divorce, Dissolution and Separation Act 2020 (“the Act”) will come into force on 6 April 2022. As explained in our previous blog titled ‘No
New Housing Possession Mediation Service
In February 2021, a new mediation pilot was introduced by the government as part of the current court process for housing possession cases. Following the pilot scheme, on 7 April
LEASE EXTENSIONS: GOVERNMENT LEASEHOLD REFORMS RAISE HOPES BUT FAIL TO PROVIDE DETAILS
On 17 January 2021 the Government released a Press Release advising that they would be introducing reforms to make it easier and cheaper for Leaseholders to buy their own home
Help to Buy: Equity Loan 2021-2023
‘No Fault Divorce’
There is no such thing as a ‘no fault’ divorce, where both parties can agree to end their marriage without the need to assign blame. At present the only ground