‘No-fault’ divorce
‘No-fault’ divorce bill backed by MPs Keep up-to-date with all the latest Family Law developments with Tassells. If you would like more information, please contact us on 01795 533337 and speak to our Family Law department.
Get permission to take a child abroad
A few years back I took my son on a day trip to France. I have a different surname to him and his father and I separated some years back. When we arrived at the French port for the journey home we were stopped by Border Force. They asked my son if I was his…
EXECUTORS BEWARE
In an unusual case an Executor has been held in contempt of Court. It seems to have been a typical family situation with one of three siblings taking on the role of Executor. Unfortunately, he then proceeded to do nothing useful in the administration of the estate and eventually the others applied to Court have…
Lasting Powers of Attorney aren’t for everybody, but …
The only reason which we can think of why someone should not grant LPAs is that they cannot think of anyone suitable to act as the Attorney. We have to agree that appointing someone who is not trustworthy or reliable can only make things worse. Most people, however, will know of relatives, friends or in…
Amended Housing Guidance amid Covid19
The Government has issued new guidance for sales and purchases of property to enable these to go ahead in line with social distancing requirements. The new guidance can be accessed on the Government website. https://www.gov.uk/guidance/government-advice-on-home-moving-during-the-coronavirus-covid-19-outbreak New regulations have been brought in to make clear that people who wish to move home can do so. However, consideration…
Count on us
COVID-19 is not stopping Tassells offering its full range of services. The reason for this is that we have over many years invested in modern technology and office systems. We are not going to claim that we are a “paperless” operation, but we are able to function effectively across all types of work even though…
Grandparents’ Right of Access
Many grandparents are unsure of what right of access they have to their grandchildren. Unfortunately, grandparents do not have automatic right of access to their grandchildren the same way a parent has access to their children. However, the court recognises the importance of the role of the grandparents in their grandchildren’s development and wellbeing. Therefore,…
IMPORTANT UPDATE
There is a rumour that we are moving, have moved or have closed. This is not true. The planning application and article published in today’s paper refers to a part of our property that we sold last year. We remain very much open for business at 20 West Street Faversham.
Working with you, working for you.
Following the lockdown and the accompanying restrictions, we have had to devise new ways to provide our services. Our clients have also had to adapt to the new normal of having meetings by Skype, Zoom and telephone. We understand that at a time when there is so much uncertainty and fear, knowing that your…
Don’t throw that out!
You may be tempted to rationalise your parents’ papers when asked to help, and old insurance documents can look very dated. But the pennies saved decades ago are still worth something and policies with the likes of Prudential, Royal London and Liverpool Victoria do have value. Put them somewhere safe and make a note for…