How much does it cost to get a Decree Absolute? It breaks down into 2 parts. The court fees and affidavit fees that have to be paid (whether you are using a solicitor or not) and how much a solicitor is likely to charge you. The court fees are: To issue a petition: £340.00 To…
Two audio links for you – First, a radio talk on the relationship breakdown between unmarried couples. Mark Foley talks with Mike Stevens of future radio about the legal points surrounding the break-up of a partnership between an unmarried couple.Topics under discussion concern property, belongings and the position of any children of the relationship. Does…
ILN member Mark Foley appeared on Future Radio on 24 November talking about divorce. If you would like to listen you can do so via >> this page.
In family law, does the ground for the divorce make a difference to the way the money is apportioned? No; not usually. The law says that conduct is not relevant unless one party has conducted themselves in a manner “which it would be inequitable to disregard”. What does this mean? Essentially , it means it…
It is an old joke; what’s the lawyer’s favourite drink? Answer – Legal aid. But now it’s disappearing fast, pressured by the Coalition’s desire to limit public spending and debt. Back in February Sally Davenport mentioned that it is wise to consider taking out legal expenses insurance when you are renewing your household insurance. One…
Mark Foley discusses networking: In my view, the most effective way to market professional services is to network. Network with other professionals, business people, influencers, your own existing clients, and their friends. Why is this? If you look in the Yellow Pages there are probably a dozen pages of solicitors. The same probably applies to…
Mark Foley looks at family law issues. Legal misconceptions about family law Every so often a client comes along who has learned everything they know about family law from watching East Enders, or a bloke in the cricket team, or the ladies at the school gate. The most common misconceptions are those I call “common…
If your travel plans have been thrown out by the recent volcano, what are your entitlements? Mark Foley of Linked Law investigates: Entitlements under EU Regulations There is some assistance through the European Union law. The following circumstances are covered by the EU regulation: 1. Your flight departs from an EU country 2. Your flight…
Why neighbour disputes should be avoided When you venture out into your garden this Springtime, please try to be on good terms with your neighbours. I read about a boundary dispute in Lincolnshire last year. Describing it as “another expensive boundary dispute”, Lord Justice Ward told the Appeal Court: “Each of the parties have spent…
Marriage and divorce Some sobering statistics at a tipsy time of year: 19 % of divorces happen before 4 years of marriage and 27% before nine years. The median length of a marriage is seven years for women marrying between the ages of 25 and 34. The honeymoon period fades fast. Once it was cute…
