It was reported on Sunday that a law firm has been criticised for offering a ‘cut price divorce’ to couples after Christmas. The firm is offering a divorce for the sum of £400.00.
The Bishop of Oxford branded this “tacky” and said that couples can do without the encouragement of cut price divorce ‘deals'.
At Hart Brown, we consider that this article begs the question, can a client really expect a first class service as part of such a promotion? A promotion of this nature is unlikely to cover anything concerning the finances of the marriage, and any issues relating to children that may need resolving.
The family team at Hart Brown understand that the breakdown of a marriage can be a difficult time for our clients and we do not feel that such promotions instil confidence that the sensitive issues arising from such a breakdown are being dealt with effectively, and that time would be taken to consider clients’ best interests.
Clients may also feel that they are on a ‘conveyor belt’ and that the service that they are receiving is somewhat impersonal, something that we strive to avoid at Hart Brown.
Do you think that such promotions are a good idea? Let us have your views.
http://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-1339818/Legal-firm-condemned-tacky-Christmas-divorce-sale.html
Anne Thomas, Legal Executive, Hart Brown Family Department
Wednesday 22 December 2010
Wednesday 8 December 2010
Family breakdown on the increase
A report has been published highlighting the increase in the breakdown of the relationships of cohabiting couples with children.
The report states that half of all children born today will see their parents separate before they reach the age of 16 and that unmarried couples account for 59% of family break ups. There are suggestions that couples should be encouraged to marry, thus strengthening the commitment to the relationship and reducing the likelihood of a family breakdown, which in turn would affect the children of such a relationship.
At Hart Brown, we deal with the many issues that can arise concerning children following the breakdown of a relationship and often, such issues can be distressing to all those concerned.
Should more couples be encouraged to marry in order to try to reduce the level of family breakdowns? Let us know what you think.
Article:-
http://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-1336318/Half-children-parents-split-reach-age-16.html
Anne Thomas, Legal Executive, Family Department, Hart Brown
The report states that half of all children born today will see their parents separate before they reach the age of 16 and that unmarried couples account for 59% of family break ups. There are suggestions that couples should be encouraged to marry, thus strengthening the commitment to the relationship and reducing the likelihood of a family breakdown, which in turn would affect the children of such a relationship.
At Hart Brown, we deal with the many issues that can arise concerning children following the breakdown of a relationship and often, such issues can be distressing to all those concerned.
Should more couples be encouraged to marry in order to try to reduce the level of family breakdowns? Let us know what you think.
Article:-
http://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-1336318/Half-children-parents-split-reach-age-16.html
Anne Thomas, Legal Executive, Family Department, Hart Brown
Monday 6 December 2010
Your Will - why you should use a solicitor!
In a survey published in the Independent on Sunday last week a figure of 38% was quoted as the increase in claims being made by relatives who felt they had been inadequately provided for under the terms of a will or the intestacy rules (the rules that govern an estate where no will is left).
The increase is quoted as being in the last year and one reason cited is the recession.
It is so important to make sure that when you are making your will you take proper legal advice from a solicitor. There are so many organisations now offering to draft your will you can even buy one off the shelf at a stationers! It is a difficult choice but not one that should be based on cost alone. It is unlikely that you will receive advice regarding such claims from a will writer! Even the suggestion of a claim can create costs far in excess of those that would be required to make a will with a solicitor. This is a prime example of being penny wise and pound foolish!
The increase is quoted as being in the last year and one reason cited is the recession.
It is so important to make sure that when you are making your will you take proper legal advice from a solicitor. There are so many organisations now offering to draft your will you can even buy one off the shelf at a stationers! It is a difficult choice but not one that should be based on cost alone. It is unlikely that you will receive advice regarding such claims from a will writer! Even the suggestion of a claim can create costs far in excess of those that would be required to make a will with a solicitor. This is a prime example of being penny wise and pound foolish!
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