The Government has announced that no-fault divorce will become law on 6th April 2022. For family lawyers, this is a monumental change to the current divorce process. Under the present divorce process, if you want to start a divorce straightaway, you have to cast blame either by setting out examples of the other spouse's … [Read more...] about Divorce without blame will finally become law
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Coronavirus and Children Arrangements – One Year On
Just over one year ago everyone’s lives changed in various unprecedented ways. We needed to adapt and function as best we could in a new entirely remote world. I think I speak for the majority when I say that we thought it may just be a short blip and before long, things would be back to normal… Fast forward one year, and here … [Read more...] about Coronavirus and Children Arrangements – One Year On
Good Divorce Week 2020
Ann McCabe Solicitors in Newcastle under Lyme mark GOOD DIVORCE WEEK 2020 by supporting FREE ADVICE SESSIONS Family law professionals throughout the country are showing their support for Good Divorce Week 2020 by offering free advice sessions to families. Good Divorce Week takes place from 30 November to 4 December 2020. Many … [Read more...] about Good Divorce Week 2020
Business as ‘normal’ during Covid
As we work through another lockdown, Ann McCabe Solicitors wants to reassure all of our clients that our firm is taking all necessary precautions to keep you safe. Our staff are working from home the majority of the time, visiting the office only when necessary to deal with post or for face-to-face meetings. Visits to the office … [Read more...] about Business as ‘normal’ during Covid
Online Probate applications now mandatory
As of 2 November 2020, the court service has made it obligatory to make all applications for Grants of Probate through MyHMCTS - the online service used by professionals to issue, pay for and manage applications within civil and family courts and tribunals. There is a grace period until the end of November within which paper … [Read more...] about Online Probate applications now mandatory
3 tips for How to Survive Christmas – from a Family Solicitor
Christmas is a time when families come together. Unfortunately, from my experience as a solicitor this does not necessary mean they stay together in January. There might be an expectation that your Christmas day should be the cosy, harmonious tableau we see in the Christmas adverts, whereas in fact, it can be a time of conflict … [Read more...] about 3 tips for How to Survive Christmas – from a Family Solicitor
The Office of the Public Guardian launches scheme to refund fees for Powers of Attorney
The Office of the Public Guardian (OPG) has announced that it has launched a scheme to refund part of the application fee for Powers of Attorney registered between 1 April 2013 and 31 March 2017. A review by the Ministry of Justice, who set the fees, found that due to new efficiencies the running costs of the OPG have reduced. … [Read more...] about The Office of the Public Guardian launches scheme to refund fees for Powers of Attorney
Budget 2017: Access to justice? No comment
It's human nature to look out in the Budget for those parts that will directly impact on you. In legal circles, there is a lot of talk of reviewing the Legal Aid system and the impact that the massive reduction in the availability of legal aid from April 2013 onwards has had upon the Court's ability to provide access to justice. As … [Read more...] about Budget 2017: Access to justice? No comment
Jemma Wentworth joins Ann McCabe Solicitors
Ann McCabe is very pleased to announce that Jemma Wentworth joined Ann McCabe Solicitors on 18th September 2017. Jemma has been a Fellow of the Chartered Institute of Legal Executives since 2009, having specialised in divorce, separation and children law since 2004. Having taken a career break to raise her young children, Ann and … [Read more...] about Jemma Wentworth joins Ann McCabe Solicitors
DIY Probate – Do I need a solicitor to apply for Probate?
DIY Probate - Do I need a solicitor to apply for Probate? With an increasing amount of personal applications to the Probate Registry, a new online service has been introduced by HM Courts and Tribunal Services. The service will initially only be available for executors acting alone who have a copy of the original Will, any … [Read more...] about DIY Probate – Do I need a solicitor to apply for Probate?