Statistics revealed on pre-nuptial agreements
Recently, it has been estimated that almost 90% of couples in the United Kingdom who are either married or in a civil partnership do not have
Proposed changes to rules on witnessing a Will
The current laws relating to witnessing a Will clearly state that witnesses cannot benefit from the Will they are signing off. These important safeguards exist to maintain fairness and transparency.
What is the conveyancing process when selling a property?
The term conveyancing refers to the legal process that transfers ownership of a property from the seller to a buyer. When you sell a house, the conveyancing process starts when you accept a buyer’s offer and ends when you
The shifting landscape of divorce
“Divorce Day”, which fell on 6 January this year, is a time when applications for divorce increase. Although it is not a formally recognised landmark date, it has been acknowledged by separation solicitors in North Wales as a busier time than normal, and one largely associated with disputes over the Christmas period.
What is the conveyancing process when buying a property?
Conveyancing is defined as the legal process required to transfer ownership of a property to a buyer from a seller.
Rising number of people dying without a Will in the UK
In 2025, reports commissioned largely by HM Courts and Tribunal Service revealed a growing number of people are dying without making a Will. Many are also failing to use the services of Will making solicitors in North Wales.
New developments in divorce and the impact on finances
At the end of 2024, a new report was published that proposed to modernise divorce and its financial implications.
Is your Will ready for changes to assisted dying laws?
Although assisted dying is currently illegal in the UK, it is anticipated that it may be made available once the bill has been passed through Parliament.
Family court reporting pilot becomes permanent
In January 2023, a pilot governing the reporting of court cases pertaining to family law was introduced. This meant that reporters and other approved personnel were allowed to attend court and report on the dealings that they witnessed – including the role of family law barristers in North Wales.
Paper Wills are here to stay: Ministry of Justice backs their preservation
During recent consultations about modernising Will writing in the UK, one of the proposals presented involved the idea of destroying existing written Wills to be replaced by new digital versions.