TEN Legal Solicitors

09/01/2025

If a person dies without a valid Will, it becomes the responsibility of the Probate Court to decide who will inherit your assets.

Currently, the law doesn't allow unmarried partners, friends, carers or relations by marriage (i.e. step children) to inherit. It won’t matter if you are much closer to your best friend and estranged from your brother. They will look at your surviving blood related family to determine your next of kin. It is likely that this person (or people) will inherit everything.

This means that those closest to you may be left with nothing if you die without a Will. Not only is this an upsetting thought, it is costly to deal with the Estate of a person who did not have a Will. It can take months to work out what needs to be done and can involve instructing a tracing agent to build an accurate family tree, which all takes time and costs money.

If you are considering writing a Will and need legal assistance, get in touch with our Specialist Family Law team by sending us a message or calling the office directly on 0161 402 0213.

04/01/2025

As we enter the New Year, our human instincts kick in as we begin to set out goals that we would like to achieve in the year ahead. And while it may not be on the top of your list, it's also a great time to review your Will, or consider writing one should you not have one already in place.

Having a professional Will written is relatively inexpensive and provides peace of mind. Contact our Will Writing Specialists today.

31/12/2024

As we leave behind the festive period and start to think about the year ahead, consider the ways you can protect yourself and your loved ones with the help of our Family Law Solicitors.

Whether you want to write a Will, or are looking for a way to protect yourself financially whilst cohabitating, our friendly team will be on hand to assist you throughout 2025 and beyond.

Our Specialist Solicitors can assist you with:
✔️ Cohabitation Advice
✔️ Civil Partnership Support
✔️ Divorce
✔️ Financial Relief Settlements
✔️ Child Arrangement Disputes
✔️ Lasting Power of Attorney
✔️ Will Writing
✔️ Sharia Compliance

If you think you may need legal assistance with a family matter, reach out to our team. 😀

29/12/2024

It's no secret that January is the busiest month of the year for divorce. But why do so many people file for divorce after the festive period ends?

While many couples try to 'keep it together' during Christmas time, this can often cause strain on the relationship. As cheerful as Christmas may seem for most, cracks can appear in relationships with the added pressure of money and spending time with extended family.

The New Year is a time where people reflect on their lives and plan a fresh start for the year ahead. This explains why the first working day of the year is dubbed as 'Divorce Day'.

If your relationship breaks down and you want to Divorce, consider legal advice early. Send us a confidential message to see how we can help you.

27/12/2024

If you and your ex have agreed that your children will share their time equally between both parents, neither parent will be required to pay child maintenance to the other.

In this instance, people often ask which parent is entitled to claim Child Benefit. Generally, the primary caregiver of the children will be the one to apply for and receive child benefit in a shared custody situation. If you cannot decide who this person would be, we recommend you contact the Child Benefits Office directly.

Similarly, if you have a query regarding Child Maintenance, you should contact the Child Maintenance Service directly.

25/12/2024

We hope you all have a fantastic day celebrating with family & friends 🎄🎁

23/12/2024

🎄 𝐂𝐡𝐫𝐢𝐬𝐭𝐦𝐚𝐬 𝐃𝐢𝐯𝐨𝐫𝐜𝐞 𝐅𝐚𝐜𝐭 🎄

Interestingly, on Christmas Day 2019 13 people snook away from their Christmas dinner or family gathering to apply for a divorce online, according to government stats.

The festive season can cause immense pressure for couples. Which explains why the first full week of the New Year tends to be the busiest period for our Family Law Department.

Many unhappy couples initiate Divorce Proceedings once life reverts back to normality in the New Year, having failed to resolve their differences over Christmas.

If you are considering Divorce, we recommend you seek legal advice from our team of Specialist Divorce Solicitors. Send us a confidential message today and we will arrange a convenient time to call.

21/12/2024

If you buy a property with your partner but aren't married, your partner's family could potentially make a claim for their share of the property should they pass away.

The reason for this is because you are not your partner's next of kin, so their assets are not automatically left to you.

There are a couple of things you and your partner can do to protect each other when buying a home together before marriage.

The first thing is to get a Will written up which states that you would like to leave your half the property to the other person, should the worst happen.

The next thing to consider is that you hold the property as joint tenants. In this instance, should one of you pass away, the deceased's share of the property will automatically be left to the other partner.

19/12/2024

Lack of commitment appears to be the most popular reason people choose to Divorce. A study showed that 75% of respondents cited this as the cause of their Divorce.

Lack of commitment can look different in different relationships - it could be emotional withdrawal or unavailability, a lack of shared financial goals, avoiding conversations and plans for the future, or just struggling to compromise or resolve conflict.

If you're considering Divorce or have been served Divorce papers, our qualified and professional team of Solicitors can help you navigate the process. Get in touch for a confidential chat.

13/12/2024

𝐖𝐡𝐨 𝐢𝐬 𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐢𝐭𝐥𝐞𝐝 𝐭𝐨 𝐡𝐚𝐯𝐞 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐜𝐡𝐢𝐥𝐝𝐫𝐞𝐧 𝐨𝐧 𝐂𝐡𝐫𝐢𝐬𝐭𝐦𝐚𝐬 𝐃𝐚𝐲?

This is somewhat a grey area in law as there is currently no provision in place for Christmas arrangements. The Court appears to be of the opinion that children should spend time with both parents over the festive season.

Our first advice would be for both parents to sit down and try and make arrangements both can agree on. If you and your ex-partner are on amicable terms, spending Christmas Day together could be a great solution. If this isn't possible, you could agree to split the day. We also suggest that the children's opinion is considered when making the decision, especially if your children are older.

If your co-parenting relationship is strained, you may need to seek legal assistance in order to reach a resolution. Our team of Family Law Specialists can assist you with making an application for a Child Arrangements Order, or altering a current Order to include Christmas arrangements going forward. Send us a message today!

12/12/2024

As we begin to round up 2024 and start making plans for 2025, consider getting your Will in place to protect your family.

Writing a Will allows you to set out your wishes should the worst happen. Your will can outline:

✅ Who should look after your children or pets
✅ Who will inherit your money, property and assets
✅ Your funeral wishes
✅ What should happen to your business, should you have one
✅ Whether any family debts should be forgiven
✅ Who should make decisions on your behalf should you become incapacitated

Our Will Writing Service is relatively inexpensive and offers incredible peace of mind. Get in touch today to discuss your Will with a Specialist Family Law Solicitor.

11/12/2024

Who decides who will inherit your assets or look after your children if you die without a Will?

Read our latest blog post to find out more ⬇️

If a person is to die without a Will, this is known as dying Intestate. There are many added implications and costs when a person dies Intestate. It can cause much unnecessary stress and heartache for those left behind. Essentially, when someone dies without a Will, determining the distribution of t...