http://www.wilson-nesbitt.com/articles/ Wilson Nesbitt Solicitors - Family (Split Wills) News RSS feed en-gb email@wilson-nesbitt.co.uk info@flamegreen.com 30 http://www.wilson-nesbitt.com/articles/1014/13082008/charities_call_for_child_protection_referendum.html Children's charities Barnardos and the ISPCC released a joint statement yesterday urging the government to go through with it's pledge to hold a referendum on children's protection and rights. The two charities said a referendum was "urgently needed" to protect... Wed, 13 Aug 2008 13:45:00 UTC http://www.wilson-nesbitt.com/articles/901/07082008/lower_house_prices_mean_lower_divorce_rates.html A reduction in the value of properties may mean a slowing in the level of divorces taking place in Britain and Northern Ireland, according to a new survey.Savills Research found over the past ten years, peaks in the rate of house price growth tallied with a rise in the divorce rate.Lucian Cook,... Thu, 7 Aug 2008 14:00:00 UTC http://www.wilson-nesbitt.com/articles/875/24072008/consider_the_implications_of_divorce.html Parents in Northern Ireland are being urged to consider the consequences of divorce on their children.Family solicitor and blogger Diane Benussi said on the Benussi blog that statistically, divorce can cause problems for children growing up in Northern Ireland or worldwide and added that... Thu, 24 Jul 2008 13:45:00 UTC http://www.wilson-nesbitt.com/articles/846/03072008/divorce_does_not_have_to_be_painful.html The process of getting divorced from a partner does not necessarily need to be painful, according to a family solicitor.Nicola Walker told the Birmingham Post that while divorces are popularly perceived to be "difficult and time-consuming" they can actually be amicable,... Thu, 3 Jul 2008 16:06:00 UTC http://www.wilson-nesbitt.com/articles/839/27062008/northern_ireland_residents_never_too_young_to_write_a_will.html It is never too early to visit solicitors to draw up a will, according to Help the Aged.The charity has commented that whether or not to write a will depends on circumstances rather than age.Head of wills and legacies at the charity Helen Foster said that for the wealthy, it is always useful to... Fri, 27 Jun 2008 17:24:00 UTC http://www.wilson-nesbitt.com/articles/836/25062008/consult_solicitors_in_ni_for_civil_partnership_divorce.html The laws governing dissolution - or 'divorce' - in a civil partnership are not quite the same as those for married couples and as such it is essential to consult a solicitor when considering such a move in Northern Ireland, the Law Society has said.Unlike for married couples, adultery... Wed, 25 Jun 2008 18:48:00 UTC http://www.wilson-nesbitt.com/articles/823/18062008/northern_ireland_divorce_rate_hits_new_high.html The number of couples in Northern Ireland choosing to consult solicitors and divorce hit an all-time high in 2007.Statistics released by the government have shown that the number of couples divorcing in the province increased to just over 2,700 in 2007 - 14 per cent higher than during... Wed, 18 Jun 2008 18:49:00 UTC http://www.wilson-nesbitt.com/articles/820/17062008/conservatives_propose_divorce_counselling_centres.html The Conservative party has proposed the introduction of Australian-style family relationship centres to help counsel unhappy couples, it has been reported.According to the Times, David Cameron perceives the centres as a way of keeping families together or, if not, then ensuring the split is as... Tue, 17 Jun 2008 13:57:00 UTC http://www.wilson-nesbitt.com/articles/802/05062008/officers_to_focus_on_domestic_violence.html Police officers in the Antrim area of Northern Ireland have revealed that one of their main priorities for the year will be cutting domestic violence, the Antrim Times reports.According to official figures, Antrim police met five of their seven targets in their policing in the 2007-08 period,... Thu, 5 Jun 2008 19:00:00 UTC http://www.wilson-nesbitt.com/articles/801/05062008/uk_divorce_fair_for_splitting_couples.html Couples from all over the UK, including Northern Ireland, who plan to divorce are being invited to the country's first 'divorce fair'.Solicitors, counsellors and financial advisors will all be on hand to explain and advise on how the process works.In 2006 there were some 12.2... Thu, 5 Jun 2008 13:44:00 UTC http://www.wilson-nesbitt.com/articles/797/03062008/trusts_a_great_opportunity_for_lessening_inheritance_tax.html Well-planned trusts can prove a "very effective way" to reduce inheritance tax liabilities and ensure that as much of your wealth as possible is passed onto the next generation, according to expert Karen Dent.In an article for the Journal, Ms Dent has described trusts and... Tue, 3 Jun 2008 18:03:00 UTC