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What does child maintenance cover?
Child maintenance helps to pay for your child’s living costs when you have separated from the othe
Family LawHow much maintenance should I pay?
To calculate child maintenance your gross income (less any pension contributions), any benefits and
Family LawHow do you file for no fault divorce?
No fault divorce may be applied for solely or via a joint application. Applications are made online
Family LawWhat is no fault divorce?
No fault divorce was introduced in April 2022. It means that the only ground for divorce is now ‘i
Conveyancing and Property
What is the average time it takes to complete a sale and purchase?
A usual conveyancing transaction takes around eight to 12 weeks on average. Choosing an experienced
Conveyancing and PropertyHow long are mortgage offers valid for?
Mortgage offers are usually valid for six months but with some lenders it can be as little as three
Conveyancing and PropertyCan a lender withdraw a mortgage offer once they have issued it?
Yes, a mortgage offer is not legally binding and a lender can withdraw an offer at any time. There a
Conveyancing and PropertyHow does equity release work?
Equity release enables homeowners who are aged 55 or over to release tax-free cash from the value of