Surrogacy is the perfect solution for couples who are unable to conceive a child, and is a growing area. It is, however, fraught with complications which should be considered with a family lawyer prior to decisions being made. Initially consideration must be given to whether the couple are legally entitled to apply for [...]
Sadly, when relationships break down there are often disagreements between parents as to who their children live with and how much time the children spend with each parent. These disputes often involve extended family members, particularly grandparents, who can find that their contact with their grandchildren becomes limited. Our advice is for Grandparent to [...]
When going through divorce it’s important to keep a clear head when it comes to finances. Divorcing couples have a number of financial claims against one another, including claims for income, lump sum, property adjustment Orders and also Pension Orders. Often you may be worried about the family home yet a private pension can [...]
Taking the difficult decision to move a loved one into a care home is a big step. There’s no set correct time and it depends on a number of factors including their wishes and medical needs. There is only a small possibility that care home funding is free, it is dependant on your health issues and [...]
Bournemouth Rocks 2019 is taking place on Saturday 20 July, on the playing field at St Peters School in Southbourne. Bournemouth Rocks is an award-winning charity concert, bring a picnic or enjoy the hog roast/barbeque and listen to a variety of music acts on a fabulous summer evening. Acts performing include Jukebox3, Enrico Nadai, Dynamix [...]
Dementia affects around 10% of over 65’s throughout the world. As dementia progresses people lose the ability (or mental capacity) to make decisions along with a number of other symptoms. Many people will know someone who has Alzheimer’s, the commonest form of dementia. Often people believe there is an automatic right for their spouse or [...]
Digital Assets are assets stored in a digital or online form. This covers information stored on computers, tablets, mobile phones and other devices. Also email accounts, social media profiles, domain names, online storage resources as well as financial assets such as balances in PayPal, eBay or online bank accounts. Most people to store [...]
The weather is looking perfect for Bank Holiday Monday Annual Grand Donkey Derby, Dog Show and Fete at Pelhams Park, Kinson BH10 7LH. This Annual May Day event, in 2019 on Monday 6th May is organised and run by Bournemouth North Rotary Club. It’s a great day out for people of the local area and [...]
Managing the estate of someone who has died, otherwise known as probate, can be a daunting and upsetting time. As well as the emotional stress of losing a loved one, it can be difficult grasp the legal process involved. Often there are a number of tax and legal issues to consider, which increases [...]
Our office will close for Christmas and New Year at 1pm on Friday 21st December 2018 and will re-open at 9am on Wednesday 2nd January 2019. Everyone at Druitts would like to wish you a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year.