Legal advice for families
Major life transitions often bring substantial financial challenges, particularly for high-earning professionals balancing demanding careers and family responsibilities.
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When most people hear “probate,” they imagine a quick, simple process: hand over the will and everything is sorted. In reality, it’s more complicated.
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Smart saving strategies, shared by experienced accountants, will help parents navigate the complex world of family finance and save money along the way.
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Between childcare costs, education expenses, and the unpredictable nature of raising little ones, financial missteps can create complications. Implementing some key strategies can help streamline your financial management.
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Planning a trip abroad, be it a half term break or a Christmas holiday, involves taking certain precautions. This is particularly important if parents travelling with a child that has a different surname to them
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Paternity testing, a process that has become increasingly accessible and accurate, plays a pivotal role for many mothers. It’s a tool for clarity in situations clouded by doubt or for confirming biological ties.
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As a children lawyer and divorced parent of two, I often get asked whether shared care really works. My advice is to always have the question of what is right for the children at the forefront of your mind.
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Nearly 1 in 10 children and young people are affected by mental health problems. According to the law, decisions on a child attending mental health counselling would fall under the umbrella of medical decisions.
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McAlister Family Law, was triumphant at the 2022 Manchester Young Talent Awards as its specialist children team won “Team of the Year” in recognition for their work in representing society’s most vulnerable children.
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When couple splits up, the income that they had for one household must run two. This might mean a change in the standard of living, frequency of holidays, number of cars; but what happens when child’s education is at stake?
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A legal change that allows for ‘no-blame’ or ‘no-fault’ divorce was long overdue, according to Lucy Hart from Cheshire based Sinclair Law Solicitors. Her family law practice is already seeing huge benefits for parents and their children
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