When considering vulnerability, what immediately comes to mind is a person who lacks mental capacity to manage their own affairs, perhaps most commonly an elderly client. However there are many layers to what may make a person vulnerable, not just…
Child maintenance is a type of financial support available to parents who have separated. Here is everything you need to know about child maintenance in the UK. What is child maintenance? Child maintenance is a financial agreement that sets out…
Employees dismissed by their employer may feel that their dismissal is unjust. There are clear legal precedents for what constitutes an unfair dismissal. Find out everything you need to know about unfair dismissal below: What does unfair dismissal mean? An…
Equity is commonly used to mean the amount of money a property owner has tied up in that property. It is often described as positive, meaning more money than when they brought the property if the price has gone up,…
Many of us go through life hoping we will always be able to manage our own affairs, and not wanting to consider the alternative that we, or a loved one, may one day suffer with ill health, or become unable…
By Rachel Timms The Times recently reported that more than 2,000 families are under scrutiny by HMRC this tax year for potentially underpaying inheritance tax when dealing with a person’s estate. HMRC opened 2,029 investigations between April and November 2023…
by Rebecca Edmonds You have prepared LPAs that appoint attorneys who will make decisions on your behalf if you become incapacitated. But have you given your attorneys all the necessary information to put them in the best possible position to…
Family mediation is a legal process that helps couples who are separating or divorcing to resolve practical issues. This includes child arrangements, like where children will live and spend their time. It also covers shared finances, such as mortgages, savings,…
Selling a shared ownership house or flat can be easier and faster than selling a fully owned property. However, the steps to do this are different, which can make the process confusing. Other processes are required depending on what share…
Family law deals with a variety of sensitive interpersonal topics, and one that DFA Law has great experience in. Here’s our quick guide to the particulars of family law. Family law is considered to have three main areas: matrimonial, finance,…
