Legal services pertaining to Wills and Estates are vital for all, in order to ensure that our wishes are followed after death. This is why, at Scotts, Hall & Birtles Solicitors, we offer our Will Writing services for a fixed fee, and provide comprehensive guidance with regard to all other legal aspects of Estate Planning, Succession Planning, Will Administration, Probate, Powers of Attorney, and the formation of Trusts. Our team boasts decades of expertise, and deep, historical ties to the North Yorkshire region, so you can engage our Will and Estates services in full confidence.
Like marriage, divorce is a life-changing decision. It is a very difficult time for any couple and is especially challenging for those with children. It is also a legal situation that seems very daunting and intimidating, which is why legal advice and guidance should be sought as soon as possible.
Prenuptial, Postnuptial, and Cohabitation Agreements are legal documents designed to set out the terms in which property and wealth will be dealt with at certain points in a relationship.
Civil partnerships are essentially an alternative to traditional marriage. They were enshrined in law in 2004 for use by same sex couples, but were expanded to include heterosexual couples in 2019. In England and Wales, civil partnerships provide legal rights and responsibilities that are similar to those provided by marriage, so the main difference is the lack of religious element in civil partnerships.
The breakdown of a marriage is difficult enough, but when you add in separation of assets and financial interests, the situation is often complicated further. There a number of possible options available to enable divorcing couples to come to a financial settlement
When a family breaks down, and parents get divorced, child arrangements often become the most sensitive issue. The emotional upheaval of divorce can have a significant impact on children of any age, which is why it is important to seek the right legal advice