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This is where you can find some useful background information on a range of legal areas covered by KWW's specialists. Please remember, the law has a habit of changing, so always check with us for the very latest legal position.
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Where will our children live if we separate?
Following separation parents usually want to minimise any disruption to their children, ensuring that they soon settle into a new routine – whether that is
Can I divorce my abusive spouse?
The House of Commons was moved this week by Rosie Duffield, who spoke during a debate on the domestic abuse bill. The Labour MP’s harrowing
The country life – how to plan for a smooth escape
For the first time on record, the average age of someone moving to the countryside is now under 40. More of us, it seems, are
Mental capacity requirements to make a Will
With debilitating conditions such as Alzheimer’s on the increase, the question of whether or not a person has mental capacity to make a Will frequently
Reducing the risk of attorneys falling out
The steady rise in life expectancy means it is more important than ever that people appoint someone to take control of their financial and healthcare
The best mortgage lender of all?
A report out today reveals the average parental contribution for homebuyers this year is £24,100, up by more than £6,000 compared to last year. The
The perils of DIY probate
An increasing number of executors choose to deal with an estate themselves when a close relative dies. But is this really a wise move, asks
Non-compete clauses: Ruling boost
A UK Supreme Court decision will give comfort to employers looking to enforce contractual clauses that restrict employees from leaving to work for their competitors,
Your Will: Don’t put it off!
Most people don’t like to think about their own mortality, but planning for the future is important to ensure your property, money and possessions are
The House Purchasing Process
So you’ve made an offer on a place and it has been accepted. Now it’s time to get the ball rolling on legally transferring the
Prenuptial agreements
According to a leading bridal magazine, the average amount spent on a wedding in the UK in 2018 was nearly £18,000. With so many things
Making a Will when you retire
Having a Will is important for every adult but is even more so as you enter retirement and start to put your affairs in order.
Parental responsibility: The key points
Families now come in all shapes and sizes, and children may live with parents who are cohabiting, married, separated or divorced. They may be part
Trustees’ duty to give information to beneficiaries
It can be flattering to be asked by a relative or close friend to be a trustee of their estate, but this is a role
Lessons from widow’s fight for digital memories
A judge this week ordered Apple to give a widow access to her late husband’s online accounts which contained thousands of treasured family photographs and
The probate process and our role
This quick-reference table explains the role of your solicitor at each of the various stages of obtaining probate. We hope this helps you to understand
Divorce: Sharing the pension pot
As part of any discussion regarding family finances following divorce, it is important to consider pensions. As David Anstee, KWW’s family law expert, explains, this
Indemnity policies explained
If you’re selling a property, you may find the buyer’s solicitors and the mortgage lenders insist on an indemnity policy being in place before the
Tax planning for your inheritance
Planning how to deal with your assets in a tax-efficient manner is an important but potentially complex task. An increasing number of estates will be
Help To Buy: Everything you need to know
The Help to Buy scheme was originally introduced in April 2013. Since then, it has helped nearly 170,000 households onto the property ladder. However, as
