Monthly Archives: October 2021

No fault divorce – At last!

As the law stands, if you want a ‘no fault’ divorce, the only grounds are separation: for 2 years with the other person’s consent; or for 5 years without consent. What if separation doesn’t apply? If separation doesn’t apply (or separation involving desertion), you’re forced (by the way the law is written) to say the… Read more »

Powers of Attorney – Why bother?

Nominating someone to make decisions for you might seem ridiculous if you’re fit and well. So why not leave it for now? The problem is you can only make a Lasting Power of Attorney (or ‘LPA’) if you’ve got mental capacity. That means being able to make and communicate decisions. Also, the government body who… Read more »