How are debts owed to family members dealt with in divorce proceedings?
The first question for the court to determine is whether the debts are legitimate, and this is a...
Parliament is currently considering at what age a person should be legally allowed to consent to entering into marriage or a civil partnership.
The Marriage and Civil Partnership (Minimum Age) Bill seeks to raise the minimum age of consent to marriage or civil partnership from 16 to 18 years old. In addition it seeks an amendment to the Anti-social Behaviour, Crime and Policing Act 2014 to create an offence of "causing" a person under the age of 18 to enter into a marriage or civil partnership. The Bill is due to receive its third reading in the House of Lords today.
Whatever the problem, the Family Team at George Green is here to help. We fully appreciate that taking that initial step of contacting a solicitor can be a daunting prospect, but most clients find that once they have taken initial advice they are much better equipped to consider their options.
If you wish to discuss your matter with one of our specialist divorce and family lawyers then contact either Mark Vandaele at our Wolverhampton office on 01902 796930 or click here to send an email or contact Rachel Baker at our Cradley Heath office on 01384 340580 or click here to send an email. We offer a free initial telephone case assessment, which will allow us to advise you as to what the appropriate next steps are.