R-E-S-P-E-C-T: That’s what the new divorce law means to me… I think I can speak for most Family lawyers, when I say that pretty much once a week I am asked by clients if they can "… just divorce without having to say negative things…"...
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Contact with children will be a thorny issue for many that have separated or are going through separation, whether there is an overriding health pandemic or not, but the latter has most definitely fuelled the tensions. As always, the more the...
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Caring for someone can be both wonderful and tough at the same time, and during lockdown the wonderful job that many carers do, has in many cases, become tougher and more stressful. Each year carers and other charities across the UK get together...
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By Jackie Mensah, Family Law specialist Two weeks before the official Lockdown, I found myself in the heavily congested waiting area of the ground floor of Worthing Magistrates and County Court. The place was heaving with anxious, nervous, bored,...
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Just in case you missed our very own Jackie Mensah on BBC Radio Sussex this morning we've popped the interview online. Just hit play below. It's a worthwhile 10 minutes. Please share, you may not know which of your friends or family may need...
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By Jackie Mensah, Family Solicitor for Bennett Griffin The impact of corona virus on family life is something which we are all dealing with in some shape of form. Whilst chatting with a care worker this week, she explained that because of her...
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By Jackie Mensah, Family Solicitor for Bennett Griffin Everyone is, rightly, talking about staying home. I received the Prime Minister’s letter yesterday (no doubt posted before he was sadly struck by the coronavirus) and will abide by his...
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Of the adult population, 2/3rds do not have a Will and only 8% have a registered Lasting Power of Attorney. This can cause potential issues for family members when it comes to organising the affairs of the individuals, when this can be sorted out in...
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We are delighted to confirm that partner, Ian Macara has been appointed to the Panel of Guardians for Missing Persons Affairs, he was appointed starting 1st February 2020. The Guardianship (Missing Persons) Act 2017 (GMPA 2017) received Royal Assent...
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When you buy a property jointly you don’t often contemplate what would happen if the relationship broke down and you wanted to sell the property, or you bought with a friend as an investment and now simply want to move on…. but the other party...
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