No Fault Divorce

Last week over 150 Resolution members gathered in Parliament to call for ‘No Fault Divorce’.

Resolution represents family justice professionals including the Family Solicitors at Girlings Solicitors who are committed to supporting couples to achieve a solution to family disputes in a non-confrontational way. Currently parties...

'No Fault Divorce'

On 13 October 2015 there is to be a motion debated in the House of Commons as to whether there should be the introduction of a 'no fault divorce'. At present whilst the single ground for a divorce or civil partnership dissolution in England and Wales is that the marriage has irretrievably broken down, to prove this specific facts have to be shown, such as adultery, unreasonable behaviour,...

10 Reasons Why You Should Write a Will

Paris Drew, Private Client Solicitor at Girlings Solicitors reviews her 10 top reasons on why you should write a Will.

1. Intestacy

The key reason to write a Will is that, if you do not, you will die intestate (without a Will) and your assets will be divided in accordance with the Intestacy Rules...

10 Top Tips for a Stress-Free Move

Moving house can be a stressful process especially if you do not understand the terminology which is used throughout the conveyancing process. Don’t worry as Girlings' expert conveyancing team is here to help with their ten top tips for a stress-free move.

1. Full disclosure
Tell your conveyancer as much...

2015 Autumn Statement: key property announcements

On 25 November 2015, the Chancellor of the Exchequer, George Osborne delivered his Autumn Statement and made the following key property announcements:

Prioritising Housing in London: The government has continued to attempt to tackle the lack of housing, particularly low cost housing. Prioritising housing in London has long been on the agenda and it is good to see that...

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FAQs About Domestic Violence

Discover answers to the most frequently asked questions surrounding Domestic Violence

Can you help me with domestic violence issues?

Yes – applications can be made to protect you from domestic violence. If you are a victim of domestic violence you should seek help as soon as possible.

What applications can be made to the courts for domestic violence?

f you are a victim of domestic violence, you can apply for a court order:

Non-Molestation Order: this kind of order prohibits a person from molesting you or a child. Molestation does not just include physical violence, but also harassment and threats.
Occupation Order: this type of order allows you to occupy a property and restricts the other person’s right to occupy the property.

In an emergency it might be possible to obtain an court order without first informing the other party – known as an “ex-parte” order.

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