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Divorce without blame will finally become law

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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

Philip and Elizabeth: the end of a record breaking marriage

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The tributes pour in for Prince Philip who died today at the age of 99 years.  He was a polymath and royal in his own right, having been born a Prince of Greece before the revolution that exiled him.  There is much about him upon which I am not qualified to comment - founder of the Duke of Edinburgh awards, conservationist, … [Read more...] about Philip and Elizabeth: the end of a record breaking marriage

Coronavirus and Children Arrangements – One Year On

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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

Two employees start course with CiLex Law School

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  Ann McCabe Solicitors are very proud to announce that two employees, Sammi Lindop and Daniella Fells have started a paralegal apprenticeship course with the Chartered Institute of Legal Executives Law School, specialising in Family Law. This 2 year course lays the foundation in the law that might otherwise be … [Read more...] about Two employees start course with CiLex Law School

Business as ‘normal’ during Covid

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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

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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

Impact of Corona Virus on Children Arrangements

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As you are aware, we have entered unprecedented times with little certainty or clarity. There will be many of you with a defined child arrangement order or agreement that, due to government guidelines, will have to be changed, for example those arrangements that involve your child's school as the collection/return point for hand … [Read more...] about Impact of Corona Virus on Children Arrangements

3 tips for How to Survive Christmas – from a Family Solicitor

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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