3 min readIslamic Estate Planning is the process of writing a will to ensure that, after your death, your estate is distributed in accordance with Islamic Law as well as the law of the land. For a Muslim, writing a will is one of the most important duties. In fact, Islamic tradition states: “It is the duty … Read more
< 1 min readDue to the Covid-19 pandemic, many individuals applying for entry clearance and leave to remain are unable to meet the minimum income requirements specified in the family Immigration rules In view of the situation, the Home Office in the UK has made reasonable concessions to the minimum income requirements for the applicants. It is to … Read more
2 min readA property chain is a link connecting many homebuyers and sellers. How does this link form? Well, suppose you are selling your home and buying a new one. The person selling to you may also be buying a new home from a third person. Similarly, the person buying from you may be selling his current … Read more
3 min readSince every estate is different, the time it takes to settle the estate may also differ. Most times, an executor would take 8 to 12 months. But depending on the size and complexity of the estate, it may take up to 2 years or more to settle the estate. Why does settling an estate take … Read more
3 min readSince the beginning of the Covid-19 pandemic, the UK has been subjected to restrictions related to travel, quarantine, and lockdown. These restrictions have led sponsorship license holders to have a few concerns about their employees. Here, we try to address a few of those concerns Previously, the start date of a Tier 2 worker could … Read more
3 min readWhen a couple with a child (or children) get separated, they must decide with whom the child will live. In some cases, both parents make a mutual decision. But if this is not possible, a Child Arrangements Order becomes necessary. It is a Court order that determines which parent the child will live with and … Read more
2 min readIn a divorce, separation of assets can become the most complicated issue. If both parties make a mutually acceptable financial agreement either on their own or by using a mediator, it becomes easy to obtain a legally binding agreement from the court known as a financial consent order. In a case where this is not … Read more
2 min readIf you are planning to adopt a child from another country and want him/her to have British Citizenship, you must be aware of the following Let us consider each of the two situations in detail Under section 1(5) and 1(5A) of the British Nationality Act 1985, the adopted child can become a British citizen if … Read more
2 min readSpousal support, or Alimony, is the maintenance amount paid to the former spouse after divorce. It could be a one-time lump sum payment or a monthly payment for a fixed number of years (term order basis) or until the death of either party (joint lives basis). Most of the divorced individuals prefer to pay the … Read more
2 min readThe Covid-19 pandemic has presented unique challenges to separated parents. Co-parenting itself is quite a task in the first place. With the pandemic, there have been additional strains. Having to work from home, care for the child and help them with home schooling has taken a toll on many parents. The government is now considering … Read more
