Author name: Kuljit Lally

No matter where you live, domestic violence and abuse is an atrocious crime that should not be tolerated. It has long-lasting traumatic effects on victims as well as their children. Looking at the seriousness of the issue, offering aid to domestic abuse victims should be a priority for local councils. Ever since the lockdown due …

Government allocates £125 million to local councils to support Domestic Abuse Victims Read More »

Everyone is aware of the severe consequences of COVID-19 on a person’s physical health. But only a few have noticed the pandemic’s impact on the mental health of people. According to a study in the UK, the percentage of the population with mental health issues has increased from 18.8% in 2018 to 27.3% in 2020. …

The Impact of COVID-19 Pandemic on the Mental Health of Children and the elderly Read More »

In a divorce, separation of assets can become the most complicated issue. If both parties make a mutually acceptable financial agreement either on their own or by using a mediator, it becomes easy to obtain a legally binding agreement from the court known as a financial consent order. In a case where this is not …

Separation of assets in a divorce Read More »

Spousal support, or Alimony, is the maintenance amount paid to the former spouse after divorce. It could be a one-time lump sum payment or a monthly payment for a fixed number of years (term order basis) or until the death of either party (joint lives basis). Most of the divorced individuals prefer to pay the …

All you need to know about Spousal Support, Alimony and Palimony Read More »

The Covid-19 pandemic has presented unique challenges to separated parents. Co-parenting itself is quite a task in the first place. With the pandemic, there have been additional strains. Having to work from home, care for the child and help them with home schooling has taken a toll on many parents.   The government is now …

What if we cannot agree on our child returning to school or nursery? Read More »

If your wife is not in a position to make financial decisions and there is no power of attorney in place, you must apply to the Court of Protection for deputyship over her finances. Only if you are appointed as a deputy by the court, you get legal authority to manage her finances. You cannot …

How can I get deputyship over my wife’s finances? Read More »

Being left out of a deceased person’s will is always a difficult and sensitive issue. The same also applies to circumstances where you or any other beneficiaries feel they have not been allocated as much as they are entitled to. Contesting a will can be complex and challenging at the best of times, though is …

Contesting a Will During the Covid-19 Crisis Read More »

The Covid-19 crisis has brought with it unprecedented uncertainty and challenges for families up and down the UK. One of which being the extremely sensitive issue of handling the administration of a deceased individual’s estate, having lost their life suddenly and unexpectedly to this terrible disease. Now more than ever, it is important to understand …

Contentious Probate During the Covid-19 Crisis Read More »

Aristone Solicitors offer professional consultancy for individuals considering taking part in Domestic Abuse Perpetrator Programmes (DAPP). If you have any questions or concerns regarding your eligibility or would like to discuss DAPPs in more detail, please contact Aristone Solicitors for an obligation-free initial consultation. What Are Domestic Abuse Perpetrator Programmes (DAPP)? Organised by a variety …

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