We are often asked by clients whether a Section 21 Agreement can be certified by a solicitor via Skype (or Facetime/Webcam). Click below to read an interesting article addressing the issues arising when certifying agreements in this manner. s21 Agreements via Skype
If your marriage, civil union, or de facto relationship has ended, then you should be aware that there are statutory time limits for dividing your property. Parties are often able to reach agreement in respect of the division of their property without the need for court assistance. However, in situations where parties do require…
We have recently come across situations where parties have attempted to divide their property without appropriate legal advice. An agreement prepared by the parties and subsequently signed and witnessed by friends, is not a valid agreement. What this means that an invalid agreement does not prevent future claims. In a recent case, the husband and…
The Property (Relationships) Act 1976 (“the Act”) sets out the rules as to what is relationship property, what is separate property and how property is to be divided in the event of separation or death. The equal sharing regime is the underlying fundamental principle of the Act and it applies to married, de facto and…
