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PCB Solicitors head of Wills and Probate Pauline Davies has warned that there will be substantial increase in Probate Court fees in April. Shropshire residents will see a rise in Court Fees with an increase at the highest level being £5,785.

Thousands of divorced women are being left worse off in retirement because they are not made aware of their legal entitlement to their husband’s private pension as part of the divorce process. At PCB Solicitors, private pension provisions are always considered when advising separating spouses so as to ensure, as far as possible, that there is equality and fairness when dividing the matrimonial assets and that one spouse is not missing out on substantial sums without realising.

The recent case of Ubbi v Ubbi highlights the importance of making a Will, especially when there has been a change in circumstances such as the birth of a child, a separation or a marriage.

On the 25th July 2018, the Supreme Court handed down it’s judgement in the case of OWENS – v- OWENS. So what does behaviour mean in the terms of a divorce, how bad does it have to be?

In the cold winter months, employers should consider the effect of the lower temperatures on their employees and take appropriate action.

There are different types of Settlement Agreements, but the one most commonly referred to is in an employment dispute. A Settlement Agreement is a document which settles the legal disputes between an employee and employer. For the agreement to be binding the employee needs to obtain independent legal advice.

Incapacity is on the rise due to people living longer and the prevalence of conditions like dementia. Unfortunately people have not yet planned ahead to make sure their wishes are followed should they be unable to make their own decisions. A report with SFE and think-tank Centre for Future Studies (CFS) highlights the issues surrounding the lack of planning for mental incapacity and, backed by the evidence, demonstrates a looming incapacity crisis.

Our specialist family law solicitor Layla Blackmore provides some advice for parents taking their children abroad this summer especially if they have a different surname.