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Thank you colleagues, clients and supporters for t

Thank you colleagues, clients and supporters for trusting us and enabling us serve individuals, charities and businesses in 2021!

We also thank our family members for bearing with us and supporting us when we had to work some odd hours!

Over the last year we provided pro bono advice every Friday afternoon and when possible throughout the week to individuals and communities including those experiencing domestic abuse and when necessary ensured third parties were involved to provide safe environment to those that needed it most; we helped those grieving the loss of loved ones by obtaining grant of probate; we united families in the UK through spouse visa; helped the most vulnerable and eligible asylum seekers by obtaining refugee status; put our clients' mind at ease by putting in place wills that reflected their wishes; supported businesses with employment issues; helped an individual whose funds were unfairly frozen to regain access to the family funds; we helped financially disadvantaged spouses obtain fair financial orders from courts; we also raised about £70k in future income for charities; won the Surrey Business Awards and our team did much more!

We understand that the pandemic has had a financial impact for some of our clients and we tried our best to be flexible to the extent that it was possible!

These were all possible through the hard work of our faithful and also new team members who worked hard with both passion and compassion to ensure every enquiry was answered promptly, every instruction dealt with on time whilst keeping professional standards high. We all learned a lot from our journey last year and look forward to walking by the side of our current and new clients in 2022 and carrying some of their legal burdens!

Happy New Year!

#legaladvice #2022 #2022IsComing #commitment #professional #lawsociety
#peace #joy

Well done again every one at Fard&Co, here is when

Well done again every one at Fard&Co, here is when we were presented our award by the TV presenter and first ever strictly come dancing winner Natasha Kaplinskey #surreyawards #communityhero #solicitors

Yeeeeey, we won the Surrey business awards 2021 ,

Yeeeeey, we won the Surrey business awards 2021 , thank you for choosing us, and a big thanks to Attieh Fard and our wonderful team for making this happen, to our clients and our community in Surrey. #surreybusinessawards #surreyhills #surrey #solicitors #surreyawards

We are excited to announce that we have been short

We are excited to announce that we have been shortlisted as finalist in the 2021 Surrey Business Awards, in the " Community Hero " category !

We at Fard&Co Solicitors believe in the impact that compassionate actions of individuals have in the community, and we are honoured that we have been recognised for our efforts to have a positive impact in our community.

The winner will be announced on the 18th Nov - watch out for the results and well done to all the other amazing businesses who have been shortlisted.

#surreybusinessawards #solicitorsuk #surreybusiness #surreybusinesses #greatesthitsradio #madideas #oakleafenterprise #uniquefruit

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

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