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How is a Pension Split in Divorce? Understanding Pension Sharing Orders

When navigating the complexities of a divorce, one of the most significant financial elements to...
September 19, 2024
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Evicting a Tenant for Non-Payment of Rent: A Guide for Landlords from Midwinters Solicitors

In recent years, the escalating cost of living and substantial increases in energy bills have...
August 20, 2024
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Disputing a Will: Understanding Your Rights Under the Inheritance Act 1975

The principle of testamentary freedom allows individuals in England and Wales to leave their assets...
August 9, 2024
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Looking for Family Law Firms: Navigating Legal Complexities with Expert Guidance

When life’s most personal and pivotal moments intersect with legal requirements, the support of a...
July 23, 2024
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Trust Disputes: Working through Complex Family Dynamics and Legal Responsibilities

In estate planning, trusts serve as essential tools for managing and distributing an individual’s assets...
July 8, 2024
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Unmarried Couples: Navigating the Complex Legal System

The legal rights and protections for couples who live together without marrying—unmarried couples—are often misunderstood....
July 5, 2024
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Joint Applications for Divorce: A New Era in Family Law

In family law, the concept of joint applications for divorce has emerged as a progressive...
July 3, 2024
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Embracing Change: The Introduction of No-Fault Divorce and the Divorce, Dissolution and Separation Act 2020

The Divorce, Dissolution and Separation Act 2020, which came into effect on 6 April 2022,...
June 7, 2024
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Navigating Property Disputes: Insights and Solutions from Midwinters Solicitors

Property disputes can easily arise in real estate, often leading to complex legal battles that...
May 21, 2024
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Divorce Finances: A Comprehensive Guide for Separating Couples in Cheltenham

In April 2022, England and Wales underwent a significant legal transformation with the implementation of...
May 17, 2024
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Navigating Commercial Leases: Understanding the Landlord and Tenant Act 1954

With commercial property leases, the Landlord and Tenant Act 1954 (LTA) plays a pivotal role,...
April 19, 2024
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What do I need to think about when making a Will?

What do I need to think about when making a Will?   When making a...
April 16, 2024
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Applying to the Court of Protection to be a Deputy

If someone loses mental capacity and can no longer make their own decisions, the Court...
April 5, 2024
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Navigating the Path: A Landlord’s Guide to Tenant Rights, Responsibilities, and Potential Pitfalls

As the private rental market continues to expand, with approximately 4.5 million homes in England...
March 20, 2024
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Do I need a Solicitor to make a Will?

Do I need a Solicitor to make a Will?   Having made the sensible decision...
March 4, 2024
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Unlocking Solutions: Embracing Alternative Dispute Resolution in Family Law

With family law, navigating disputes can be emotionally draining and financially burdensome. The conventional court...
February 23, 2024
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Why Make a Will?

Why Make a Will?   It is estimated that only 4 in 10 people in...
February 8, 2024
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Do I Need Probate?

When a person dies, whatever they leave behind has to be administered. However, whether or...
January 24, 2024
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What do I need to think about when making an LPA?

What do I need to think about when making a Lasting Power of Attorney? When...
November 22, 2023
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Do I need a Solicitor to obtain Probate?

Do I need a Solicitor to obtain Probate? Any Executor named in someone’s Will has...
September 12, 2023

The Government Increases the Statutory Legacy

The Government Increases the Statutory Legacy If you die without leaving a valid Will, you...
July 20, 2023

Do I need a Lasting Power of Attorney?

Do I Need a Lasting Power of Attorney? Lasting Powers of Attorney are a critical...
June 29, 2023

What are the risks of being an Executor?

What are the risks of being an Executor? Being named as an Executor in someone’s...
May 18, 2023

Midwinters online Family help

Midwinters Family department have teamed up with Settify, a company that provides a secure online...
April 19, 2023

How do I sort out my finances if I get divorced?

If you have decided to separate, you will need to give consideration to your financial...
March 21, 2023

I have a Grant of Probate – what do I do now?

I have a Grant of Probate – what do I do now? The issuing of...
March 21, 2023

What is Probate?

What is Probate? Probate is an important process and places considerable responsibility on the Executor...
March 21, 2023

How do I get divorced?

If you have sadly concluded that your marriage is at an end, you may well...
March 21, 2023