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What is an occupation order ? An occupation Ord

What is an occupation order ?

An occupation Order allows the Court to decide who should live, or not live, in the home or any part of it. The Order can also exclude the other person from an area around the home. You can apply for an occupation order if you’re a victim of domestic abuse and meet the requirements. The order will say who can live in the family home or enter the surrounding area.

You can apply if:
• you own or rent the home and it is, was, or was intended to be shared with a husband or wife, civil partner, cohabitant, family member, person you’re engaged to or parent of your child.
• you do not own or rent the home, but you’re married or in a civil partnership with the owner and you’re living in the home (known as ‘matrimonial home rights’)
• your former husband, wife or civil partner is the owner or tenant, and the home is, was, or was intended to be your shared matrimonial home.
• the person you cohabit or cohabited with is the owner or tenant, and the home is, was, or was intended to be your shared home.#occupationorder #divorce #familylaw #ukdivorce #solicitor #uksolicitors #abuse #domesticviolence

April is stress awareness month - Stress is the

April is stress awareness month -

Stress is the body's reaction to feeling threatened or under pressure. If you are feeling stressed, you might feel, irritable, aggressive, impatient or wound up, over-burdened, anxious, nervous or afraid,
like your thoughts are racing and you can't switch off, unable to enjoy yourself, depressed,
uninterested in life, like you've lost your sense of humour a sense of dread, worried about your health neglected or lonely.

There are ways to help manage stress, talking with a trained professional can help you learn to deal with stress and become more aware of your own thoughts and feelings. Also you can improve your well-being by walking in nature, doing art, or taking up alternative therapies like yoga, meditation,
acupuncture, aromatherapy
and massage.

Stress can have an impact on your mental and physical health !
Build resilience and take time out to relax !
Wishing every one stress free April 🙏

#stressmanagement #stressawarenessmonth #stressrelief #yoga #meditation #nature #wellbeing

Happy National Puppy day to all beautiful puppies

Happy National Puppy day to all beautiful puppies out there in the world - specially to our four lovely ones who we adore and love @fardnco.solicitors

Today is also a day to remind ourselves how many puppies currently need our support and help.
According to the ASPCA, approximately 3.3 million dogs enter shelters every year. Some of these dogs come with litters of puppies who would need a forever home.
Before buying a puppy take a look at shelter homes for adoption.

However, as a result of pandemic, and a high demand for puppies in the market lot of illegal breeding are taking place that results in horrible cruelties being inflicted on dogs.

Beware of LUCY's LAW , Lucy's Law means that anyone wanting to get a new puppy or kitten in England must now buy direct from a breeder, or consider adopting from a rescue centre instead. ... It also means that licensed dog breeders are required to show puppies interacting with their mothers in their place of birth.

If you take care of the place you get your puppies you will and minimise illegal dog breeding.

Let today be a day to remind every one the purity of love that these animals provide us and how much they need our protection and support to live a cruelty free life.
#nationalpuppyday #puppy #beautifulpuppy #lucyslaw #internationalpuppyday #helpapuppy #lawfirms

Happy first day of spring, Happy Iranian New Year

Happy first day of spring, Happy Iranian New Year 🧚‍♀️ #norouz #iraniannewyear #spring #solicitors #immigrationlawyer #familylawyer #londonsolicitor

Prenups – Are they really useful? A prenuptial

Prenups – Are they really useful?

A prenuptial agreement, or a prenup, is a contract entered into prior marriage effectively setting out how assets (including property, investments and/or savings) should be divided in the event of divorce. Though there is no Parliamentary legislation on the validity of prenups, after the ruling of Radmacher v Granatino, judges will uphold the terms of a prenup if specific criterion is met.

The criteria includes:
• The agreement being fair and reasonable
• Both parties must have received independent legal advice
• Full disclosure of all assets and wider financial circumstances (including debt, property bonds, savings etc)
• Voluntarily agreement from both parties
• Signed at least 28 days before the marriage

If the criteria is not met, a court is unlikely to uphold a prenuptial agreement. Accordingly, if any assets have been hidden or if it can be shown that a party was coerced into signing the prenup, it will not be considered binding and the party will be protected. Further, a judge may also make changes to a prenup where the terms are considered unfair and do not meet the needs of the relevant party (KA v MA).

Overall, to ensure that a prenup is valid and your assets are protected, it must be drawn up by a qualified solicitor with fair and reasonable terms. Where there have been issues of as to the integrity of the prenup, the court will investigate this to determine whether or not a prenup should be upheld.

What if you’re already married?

If you’re already married and would like protection of assets in the case of divorce, a postnuptial agreement can be agreed. Postnuptial agreements serve the same purpose as prenuptial agreements, the only difference being that they are formed after marriage, rather than before..

To get legal advice on prenuptial agreements before or after marriage don't hesitate to contact us on 0207 993 4484 / 01276 804450 #prenuptial #prenuptialagreement #marriage #wedding #assetprotection #uksolicitor #solicitors #legaladvice #legaladvicers #lawfirms #londonsolicitor #surreybusuness #surreyhills #weddingplanning #weddingolanner

What brings a #smile? A #family united, right to #

What brings a #smile? A #family united, right to #work granted and #vulnerables protected! This was a card and gift a kind client gave us for successful #immigration #application after years of uncertainty! It’s a story of sacrificial #love of family members towards each other and their #commitment to stay together. We are thankful for their trust in us handling their case and kindness for their gift.

No digital allowance for the signing and execution

No digital allowance for the signing and execution:

With virtual meetings and virtual signing of documents becoming common place because of the pandemic, one would be justified in expecting lasting powers of attorney (LPA) to signed virtually.

An LPA is a legal document which allows a trusted person to manage the affairs of someone who later loses mental capacity to make decisions.

Under the current rules, LPAs must not be signed digitally, and all signatures must be witnessed in person. The latter requirement contrasts with the recent change in the law, making allowance for the virtual witnessing of wills.

If it’s necessary to make an LPA now, social distracting rules need to be followed.

The donor and the attorneys may need to ask neighbours to witness their signature either at their doorstep or through a closed window. The OPG suggests that certificate providers could discuss the LPA with the donor over the phone or using the video link. #lastingpowerofattorney #lpa #solicitor #writingwills #lawfirm #socialdistancing #corona #pandemic #digitalsignature

The Silent Solution Technique: Those facing a ge

The Silent Solution Technique:

Those facing a genuine emergency situation, but who cannot speak to the 999 operator can make use of the Silent Solution technique. When calling from a mobile, dialling 999 then 55 when prompted, transfers your call to the police call management. This is particularly important for victims of domestic abuse, where conversations may be overhead. #police #silentsolution #emergency #solicitor #lawfirm #familylawyer #londonpolice #ukpolice

Big thank you to our wonderful team over the last

Big thank you to our wonderful team over the last year during the pandemic for your hard work and team spirit, at FARD&CO we managed to support charities by raising over £60k in future income,
Provided pro bono advice during the pandemic to the most vulnerable,
Protected victims of domestic abuse through legal proceedings,
Connected families by securing visas under the immigration rules and human rights with 100% success rate.
Supported refugees through legal proceedings with 100% success rate
, Supported businesses and charities by securing work visas for migrants with 100% success rate ....

AND
We intend to do more in 2021!

Happy New Year! #2021 #happynewyesr #solicitor #londonsolicitor #uklawyer #immigrationlawyer #familylawyer

We would like to wish you and your loved ones a ve

We would like to wish you and your loved ones a very Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year, from our team at FARD&CO Solicitors.
#surreybusinesss #merrychristmas #christmas #solicitors #lawfirms #holidayseason #familylaw #surreylocalbusiness #familylawyer #surreyhills #surreybusinesswomen #londonbusiness #londonlawfirm #londonlawyer #londonsolicitors #enjoychristmas #christmascorona #coronachristmas #tier4

According to the latest statistics from the Office

According to the latest statistics from the Office of National Statistics, there were more than 100,000 divorces last year.

Unreasonable behaviour was the most common reason for divorce, cited by nearly 50% of wives in heterosexual marriages. With the strain of lockdown on marriages, this year’s figure is anticipated to be considerably higher.

Our family solicitors are well placed to guide you through the stressful process of obtaining a divorce.#divorce #familysolicitor #londonsolicitor #familybreakdown #surreyhills #surreybusinesses

16 days of action against domestic violence is for

16 days of action against domestic violence is for businesses, to support them to take action against domestic abuse. Companies can do more to help their employees who endure domestic violence and take steps to protect their staff.

We at Fard&Co Solicitors are very passionate about helping victims of abuse - if you need legal support at any time don’t hesitate to contact us - we have helped victims of abuse during the Covid-19 lockdown and continue to do so with compassion and expertise. Please remember YOU ARE NOT ALONE help is at hand.

#domesticabuse #ukdomesticabusehelpline #youarenotalone #legaladvice #lawfirm #solicitor #abuse #physicalabuse #emotionalabuse

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