Thursday 24 March 2016

Bigamy Law Explained with the Help of Family Law Solicitors


According to the Law in the UK, a person is considered to be committing a crime by getting married while already being legally married. The term used for such an act is Bigamy and according to the Section 57 of Offences Against the Person act of 1861, it is a crime. If someone is caught entering into another marriage while being married then they will be convicted of a crime and may be given a prison sentence of up to seven years. The following text elaborates how family law solicitors deal with cases involving bigamy.
Possible Exceptions:-
Under certain circumstances the act of Bigamy may not be considered a crime. These are:-
-          The Husband or Wife have remained continually absent for seven years prior to the second marriage without knowing if they are alive or not.
-          If both parties have been legally divorced.
-          According to family law solicitors a person who gets married for the second (third, fourth and so on) time in another country where marriages of this sort are allowed will not be considered as breaking the law. Provided that they do not get married again in the UK.
The Proper Way to Get Married Multiple Times:-
To be able to get married for second time you will have to make sure that you have completed all legal formalities leading to the dissolution of all previous marriages.
For more information, you are welcome to get in touch with our expert Family Law Solicitors at Walker Wise Solicitors by phone on 01254 300 966 or email enquiries@walkerwise.co.uk.

Wednesday 23 March 2016

Prenuptial Agreements Explained with the Help of Family Law Solicitors


A Prenuptial Agreement is something that a couple can sign before getting married or entering into a civil partnership to lay out the basis in which the couple would divide its assets if the marriage or civil partnership were to end. It is common for wealthy people to get a prenuptial agreement signed before marrying an opportunistic “gold digger”. According to family law solicitors, traditional prenuptial agreements were not applicable in England, Wales, or Northern Ireland. However, in the recent years courts have started to take them in consideration during the divorce proceedings.

Are Prenuptial Agreements Appropriate?
One should always seek the advice of family law solicitors when considering a prenuptial agreement before a marriage. However, under certain circumstances a prenuptial agreement is almost inevitable. For example:-
-       There is a significant difference between your assets and the assets of your spouse.
-       There are children involved (from a previous marriage) and you want to reserve certain assets for them in case the marriage fails.

What is Included in a Prenuptial Agreement?
Each prenuptial agreement is tailored according to the circumstances however most agreements revolve around matters related to the estate of both parties. The agreement mentions details of both partners’ assets with mention of how these assets are to be distributed if the marriage fails.



For more information you are more than welcome to get in touch with our expert Family Law Solicitors at Walker Wise Solicitors by phone on 01254 300 966 or email enquiries@walkerwise.co.uk

Tuesday 22 March 2016

Guidance of Wills Solicitors with Respect to who you can Disinherit from your Estate?


When you disinherit someone from your estate you make sure that that particular beneficiary (or group of beneficiaries) is unable to inherit their share of the estate. There can be various reasons why someone could be disinherited from an estate; it can be even be accidental disinheritance. Regardless of the reasons, a testator should be very careful in naming beneficiaries. If someone is left out and they feel that they have been deprived of what was legally theirs, they may seek the assistance of wills solicitors to make a claim against the estate.
What is the Risk Associated with Making a Claim against the Estate:-
As with any legal procedure, a claim against one’s estate may be a very lengthy and expensive procedure. The expense of wills solicitors and other legal fees may surpass the actual amount of the claim. Furthermore, there is always the risk of permanently destroying family ties. Make sure that you mention in your will why you have decided to exclude someone from the estate, and make sure that you have not left anyone out by mistake.
Who Can You NOT Disinherit?
You cannot disinherit the following:-
-                      Spouse (unless you signed a Prenuptial Agreement before getting married.
-                      Minor Children.
-                      Children who are mentally incapable of taking care of themselves.

For more information, you are welcome to get in touch with our expert Wills Solicitors at Walker Wise Solicitors by phone on 01254 300 966 or email enquiries@walkerwise.co.uk.

Monday 21 March 2016

Disinheritance Explained With the Help of Wills Solicitors


Even though it is your right to choose to leave your estate to whomever you wish, one must be very careful in circumstances that involved disinheriting a legal heir. As the per the Inheritance (Provisions or Family and Dependants) Act of 1975, legal heirs may make a claim against your estate if they feel that they are being deprived of what is rightfully theirs. According to wills solicitors such claims cases take years to resolve with legal costs that often surpass the amount of the claim, resulting in permanent damage to family ties. Therefore, it is important that you think very carefully on who to disinherit and why.
What is it?
Disinheritance refers to when a legal heir is deprived of their fair share of an estate.  However, if your name is not mentioned in a will it does not automatically imply disinheritance. There is a possibility that the omission was accidental.
Accidental Disinheritance:-
There have been cases where individuals have accidentally disinherited a legal heir by not updating their will after a major live event. For example:-
-                      The birth of a child.
-                      Divorce.
-                      A recent marriage.
-                      The recent death of a spouse.
-                      The death of a beneficiary.
-                      Change in the value of assets.
-                      Change in health.
-                      Changes in address.
It is recommended that you get in touch with Wills Solicitors to update your will if you have been part of any major event such as the ones mentioned above.

For more information, you are welcome to get in touch with our expert wills solicitors at Walker Wise Solicitors by phone on 01254 300 966 or email enquiries@walkerwise.co.uk

Tuesday 15 March 2016

A Study on the Different Behaviour Types behind Boundary Disputes with the Help of Solicitors Conveyancing UK


If you are in a dispute with your neighbour, your selection of the appropriate method to solve the problem is very important, you will need to have some idea of the type of neighbour you are dealing with. The following text is a brief description of the different types of neighbours that YOU MIGHT have to encounter to solve a dispute before taking matters to Solicitors Conveyancing UK.

The Cooperative Type:-
Often it may seem very tempting to quietly agree to what your neighbour wants. It is quiet, quick and cheap. However this attitude towards neighbour disputes has its problems. For example, what guarantee do you have that the neighbour won’t want something else from you since you are so cooperative?
The “What is Right, is Right” Attitude:-
If you hold this type of personality, then you are well aware of your rights and will go to any lengths to uphold them. You are not ready for negotiations or submission, in fact you even look forward to engaging in a lengthy legal battle with the help of Solicitors Conveyancing UK. It may seem tempting but it’s not always the cheapest solution.
The Negotiator:-
Negotiations are always the best way to get around these problems. If you are a negotiator then you will make your neighbour an offer, and if your neighbour is also an negotiator then he/she will make a counteroffer, till common grounds are reached (which they eventually do). It may require some patience, but negotiations are by far the best solution.


For more information regarding solicitors Conveyancing UK, get in touch with Walker Wise Solicitors by phone on 01254 300 966 or email enquiries@walkerwise.co.uk

Friday 4 March 2016

What are The Requirements of a Valid Will


Making a Will according to which your estate is to be distributed amongst your beneficiaries is a serious matter. In fact, if the process of making a will is not taken seriously there is a great chance that your will might be considered Invalid probably after you have died. If a Will invalid or does not exist altogether the rules of Intestacy are used to distribute your estate, often these rules go against what you had originally planned. The following text highlights the key aspects of a "Valid" Will.

What Does a Valid Will Look Like?
For a Will to be valid it has to be:-
      - Made by person who is at least 18 years of age.
      - Made by a person who was not pressured or coerced into making the will.
      - Made by a person who is of sound mind and fully understands the consequences of what is being written and signed in the document.
      - Signed and made in the presence of two witnesses who cannot benefit from the will and neither can their married partners,

When might I need Wills Solicitors?
You might need to hire a solicitor for making a Will when:-

   - The testator to the person making the will shares the property with someone who is not their married or civil partner.
   - You wish to make special arrangement for someone who cannot care for themselves.
   - You have many dependents who can claim from the will including family/children from a previous marriage.
   - You are not a permanent resident of the UK.
   - There is a business involved.

For more information, get in touch with our expert Wills Solicitors at Walker Wise Solicitors by phone on 01204 300 966 or email enquiries@walkerwise.co.uk 

Thursday 3 March 2016

The Difference Between An Asylum Seeker and a Refugee and How to Immigration Solicitors Differentiate Between Them


Over the past decade or so, more than 60 percent of the Asylum Applications have been rejected yet only 25 percent of all asylum seekers have been removed from the UK. This means that there more than 75 percent whose status is yet not clear and they are still present in the UK. The following text elaborates on the difference between an asylum seeker and a refugee. Light will also be shed on interesting statistics brought forward by expert Immigration Solicitors.

Who is an Asylum Seeker?

An asylum seeker is someone who has submitted an application for asylum under the Refugee Convention. During their stay asylum seekers are not allowed to be removed or deported from the UK as long as either their claims for asylum have not been rejected and/or their appeals have not been refused.

Who is Refugee?

If an asylum seeker,s claim for asylum has been accepted due to which he has been granted residence in the UK he will be known as a Refugee. He will have successfully convinced the home office and relevant authorities of the likelihood of facing persecution back home. However, in practice the term refugee is used to refer to people who may not have submitted their application or may not have been successful when the application had been submitted. This misconception has raised a widespread confusion over the topic.

it is estimated that :-
        - Over the past ten years more than 24,000 Asylum applications have been submitted annually.
However, only 9,300 people granted refugee status every year.

For more information, get in touch with the expert Immigration Solicitors at Walker Wise Solicitors by phone on 01204 300 966 or email enquiries@walkerwise.co.uk

Wednesday 2 March 2016

Guidance of Wills Solicitors Regarding Trusts


The following text elaborates on the concept of setting up Trusts and under what circumstances you might need to set up a trust. Guidance of Wills Solicitors will also be shared in this regard.

What is a Trust?

Imagine giving money to friend so that they can pay to look after you or your family in case you are no longer to do so yourself. There is a chance that the friend might spend it on anything that he wishes, to make sure that does not happen you can set up a trust so that the money is spent according to the rules defined by you. Trusts are set up under the supervision of Wills Solicitors. 

From a legal standpoint, a trust  an arrangement comprised of the following:-
- Trustees:-

  • The one who control the money and assets.
- Trust Property:-
  • The money or assets being controlled.
- Beneficiaries:-
  • The people who are to benefit from the trust.
In the example quoted above, the friend will be the trustee, you and your family would be the beneficiaries and the money you give to your friend will be the trust property.

When Might you Need to Setup a Trust ?
You might have to look into setting up a trust under the following circumstances:-
         -  You want to support someone who cannot support themselves even when you are no longer around to help them.
        -  You want to make sure that your money is used to look after you when you can no longer look after yourself.

For more information you are more than welcome to get in touch with our expert Wills Solicitors at Walker Wise Solicitors by phone on 01254 300 966 or email enquiries@walkerwise.co.uk