Every now and then I’m
asked to talk about something specific on the blog that turns out to be really worthwhile
and today is one of those days!
Peacock and Co. Solicitors
got in touch to tell us about their 90
Seconds with a Solicitor series …. where they’ve laid out commonly asked
questions and given their expert legal advice as answers.
Although they
naturally cover all the usual services, it makes sense to stick within Family Law
and what would be appropriate to here.
The Solicitor whose pragmatic wisdom we are blessed with today is Caroline Mills, a Partner in the firm and
it’s really impressive how much information she can impart in 90 seconds!
When you’re thinking
about separating or divorcing and children are involved, things aren’t always straightforward
so it’s easy to go round in circles for a while and even when you’re apart, or
have been for a long time, a little help from a skilled professional can go a
long way.
In the 90 Seconds with Caroline Mills on …. Divorce,
she recommends planning, if possible, to
separate at the appropriate time in the tax year and suggests considering a forensic accountant if you think
your spouse isn’t disclosing all his / her assets. Plus she talks about what happens with regards to any monies
you expect to inherit after your divorce.
In 90 Seconds with Caroline Mills on …
Mediation, she explains how you
are now required to attend a Mediation Information Assessment Meeting before an
application can be made to the courts if you are in dispute with your
ex-partner and how mediation with a neutral third party can be a beneficial
option for resolving difficulties over finances or contact with the children.
She also discusses parental rights in 90 Seconds with
Caroline Mills on… Children: Life After The Break Up – regarding who has their
say on the big decisions like medical treatment, schooling and holidays and the
latest one is on … How to Deal with
Christmas when you are Separating or Divorcing, where she imparts some
brilliant and sensitive advice about how best to deal with everyone’s needs
during the festive period.
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Caroline Mills, Partner at Peacock and Co. Solicitors |
Caroline is a trained
Collaborative Lawyer and Family Law Mediator and she and Peacock & Co are
members of Resolution, a group of independent
family lawyers who follow a Code of Practice that promotes a non-confrontational
approach to family problems. They are based in south London but are happy to represent people from further afield.
In the meanwhile, please feel free to check out their website which is full of fabulous information posted for free and I hope it is of benefit to those
of you who starting out on the road of separation, or are even further along it and
need to know where you all reasonably stand.
All
the questions, answers and contact details can be found in their NEWS section HERE.
You’re welcome XX
This is a collaborative post, but all words etc are my own.
This is a collaborative post, but all words etc are my own.