On 25th April 2023 I and 2 of my employees went to the Open Day at the Our Space charity in the Brook Centre in Newcastle under Lyme. It was an opportunity to have a go on the play area without needing the excuse of accompanying a child. More importantly it was an opportunity to see how far the Our Space charity has come since it … [Read more...] about Ann McCabe Solicitors visit Our Space – a charity in Newcastle under Lyme for families
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Resolution Together – One Lawyer Two Clients
Can we just have one solicitor for our divorce? For all of my career until now, the answer has basically been no but now, thanks to Resolution Together, I am able to offer a new service launched by Resolution in 2022. Quite frequently over the past 30 years, someone separating has phoned my office saying that they and their … [Read more...] about Resolution Together – One Lawyer Two Clients
Are Lasting Powers of Attorney worth the paper they’re not written on?
Digital Lasting Powers of Attorney A Lasting Power of Attorney (LPA) allows you to appoint one or more people to make decisions on your behalf during your lifetime. You can complete your own using the official government website, in turn enabling you to use it as a digital Lasting Power of Attorney. While in theory, your … [Read more...] about Are Lasting Powers of Attorney worth the paper they’re not written on?
Cancer Research Free Will Service
Make a lasting legacy by leaving a gift in your Will. Your pledge means Cancer Research UK can make even greater leaps forward to their life saving research to help to beat cancer for future generations. A gift can be left by writing a Will or amending an existing one. The Free Will Service is governed by Terms and … [Read more...] about Cancer Research Free Will Service
Applying for a Child Arrangements Order
By Sarah Longley, Family Solicitor When it comes to separation or a divorce arrangements for the care of the children is often the most important consideration. Ideally contact arrangements can be dealt with amicably, but in some instances there is a dispute where one party wants to spend time with children, and the other party … [Read more...] about Applying for a Child Arrangements Order
What are Prenuptial and Postnuptial Agreements?
Prenuptial (premarital) and postnuptial (postmarital) agreements are becoming more and more popular over recent years and are not just for the super wealthy! Once a couple enter into a marriage, all assets owned either jointly or solely become ‘matrimonial assets’ and are added to a joint pot unless specifically protected. What … [Read more...] about What are Prenuptial and Postnuptial Agreements?
What’s Fault Got to Do with It?
This article was originally published on the authors website here: What’s Fault Got to Do with It? About the author Jemma Wentworth is a family lawyer who offers family law services throughout the UK as a Consultant Legal Executive for Ann McCabe Solicitors. You can find her on Linkedin here or on her website here … [Read more...] about What’s Fault Got to Do with It?
Parental Alienation – The Reality
This article was originally published on the authors website here: Parental Alienation – The Reality About the author Jemma Wentworth is a family lawyer who offers family law services throughout the UK as a Consultant Legal Executive for Ann McCabe Solicitors. You can find her on Linkedin here or on her website … [Read more...] about Parental Alienation – The Reality
Do I need consent to take a child abroad on holiday?
By Sammi Lindop Family Law paralegal Newcastle under Lyme As the start of the Summer Holidays is in full swing, inevitably parents will be looking to take their children abroad. However, for single parents and separated families, issues can arise if the proper consent is not obtained. You might also be … [Read more...] about Do I need consent to take a child abroad on holiday?
How separating parents “do your head in” explains family judge HHJudge MacFarlane
In a rare interview, the most senior judge in England and Wales has explained how separating parents "f**k you up" (a reference to the poem by Philip Larkin). His Honour Judge Andrew Macfarlane, President of Family Division, spoke to Broadcasting House on Radio 4 on 24 July 2022. You can listen to the full interview here (about … [Read more...] about How separating parents “do your head in” explains family judge HHJudge MacFarlane