by Richard Lumborg | Jun 8, 2020 | Family
What are the grounds for divorce in Jersey? Whether you are the Petitioner or Respondent in divorce proceedings, it is important to understand what the available grounds are for divorce in Jersey. Under the Matrimonial Causes (Jersey) Law 1949, there are several...
by Richard Lumborg | Jun 1, 2020 | Family
A brief guide to dividing finance and property on civil partnership dissolution The Civil Partnership (Jersey) Law 2012 provides same-sex couples with an alternative to marriage. It is important to note that civil partnerships differ to same-sex marriages, which is...
by Richard Lumborg | May 28, 2020 | Family
A brief guide to the court processes when dealing with disputes over children in a divorce This briefing is solely for the purposes of private law cases, meaning where there are disputes regarding a child between parents, members of a family or other interested...
by Richard Lumborg | Feb 29, 2020 | Wills & Estate Planning
How can I challenge a Will on légitime grounds? If your spouse or your parent exclude you from all their movable estate when they pass away you may be able to challenge the estate. Jersey law recognises the concept of forced heirship (Jersey Légitime). It restricts...
by Richard Lumborg | Feb 28, 2020 | Wills & Estate Planning
Jersey Wills for Non-Jersey Domiciled Individuals If you hold assets in Jersey and are non-Jersey domiciled in our jurisdiction you may wish to make a Jersey Will. Do I need to make a Jersey Will? Although you are non-Jersey domicile it can make sense to enter into a...
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