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If your marriage has broken down and you decide to divorce, you must, in the first instance, have been married for a period of at least 12 months before you can apply to the court for a divorce. You have to show that your marriage has "irretrievably broken down" and that the breakdown is supported by one of the following:- A. Your husband/wife has committed adultery (i.e. engaged in sexual inte...

It is important to understand that living together does not give you a legal right over each other or legal duties and responsibilities to each other. The idea of a “Common Law Marriage” or “Common Law Wife” is a myth. Setting up home If you sort out your legal position properly when you start living together it helps address the difficulties that you might encounter if you separate. You need t...

The law relating to children is primarily governed by The Children Act 1989. Parental Responsibility Parental Responsibility is a legal term and is defined as all the rights, duties, powers, responsibilities and authority which by law a parent has in relation to a child and his/her property.  Parental Responsibility is concerned with bringing the child up, caring for him/her and making decision...

The social services department in your Local Authority (Council) is responsible for making sure that children are safe and appropriately cared for by their parents or the person looking after them. If social services believe, from information received, that a child may be suffering serious harm or is likely to suffer serious harm, then they can apply to the court for a Care Order or a Supervisio...

Domestic abuse can include a wide range of behaviours designed, amongst other things, to hurt, frighten and or intimidate. It can include physical violence and assault as well as verbal and emotional abuse. Whatever the behaviour presented, you are entitled to protection and the law can assist you in securing that protection. What the Police can do for you If you report an incident to the poli...

  Here at Gaynham King & Mellor our experienced lawyers can offer you professional, competent legal advice on all issues relating to Wills and Probate. Mr Birtles holds the 'Society of Trust and Estate Practitioners' Accreditation. Please therefore do not hesitate to contact us to discuss your requirements.   ...

At Gaynham King & Mellor we aim to provide an all round service to commercial clients both large and small and in whatever business format be it sole trader, partnership or company. Commercial transactions are rarely simple and clients need expert advice to steer them through the maze of legislation and regulation.  We offer a comprehensive service dealing with commercial matters including: Par...

Conveyancing is the legal process of transferring Title in a property to/from another person or giving a legal interest in a property to a lending institution.  Although it can be dealt with personally, it is recommended that specialist legal representation is obtained, and often independent legal advice is a necessity where a mortgage is involved.  The milestones of the conveyancing process are...

Legal advice in the Agricultural Sector is essential in view of the complexity of UK and EC legislation.  The modern day farming client requires clear and up to date advice and information before embarking on any venture. Our aim at Gaynham King & Mellor is to provide such a service dealing with all legal aspects relating to Agriculture and in particular:- Sale and Purchase of Farm Land and Bu...