What are the real challenges of co-parenting during a pandemic? We are now in Week 4 of Lockdown in the Isle of Man which has presented issues for many families across the Island. Originally published on 22 April 2020 Whilst When the government begins to ‘relax’ measures, separated and divorced parents, and their children, may continue [...]
Personal Injury Guide | Can you remember what to do in a road traffic accident? The aftermath of a road traffic accident is hardly the ideal time to try and remember the rules which you should follow after such an event. Written by Chris Grimson | Advocate | Originally published on 08 January 2020 So why [...]
For many years MannBenham Advocates has offered free consultations on any subject, to anyone wanting legal guidance. With island businesses facing unprecedented difficulties at a time when they are least able to build up a fighting fund, MannBenham is extending that scheme. The MannBenham Contract Clinic, staffed by our senior commercial Advocates, now offers free contract [...]
Our highly experienced team can offer advice in connection with any aspect of family law Melissa Bryan | Advocate | Originally posted 26 March 2019 Our Family Law Team at MannBenham have a combined experience of over 20 years and provide clear advice and representation before the Isle of Man Courts covering all areas of family [...]
Making sure your children are financially supported through regular child maintenance payments Originally posted 14 January 2019 We know that during a divorce or break-up that your children will be your biggest concern. It’s often a very stressful and worrying time that can be made worse by not knowing how much you should be paying or [...]
I want a Divorce, but what about my Inheritance? Family Law | Originally posted 11 January 2018 For many divorcing couples this is a real worry when considering the financial aspects of their divorce proceedings. Many don’t want their personal inheritance to form part of the ‘Matrimonial Pot’ which is available for division by the Court [...]
An estranged daughter has recently challenged and succeeded in a claim for part of her late mothers estate after being disinherited by her mother. When her mother died she made it absolutely clear in her will that she did not want her daughter to inherit any of her estate and instead left her estate to animal [...]
Courts Rule in Matrimonial Matter that wife should get a job Christopher Webb | Head of Dispute Resolution & Senior Advocate | Originally posted 05 August 2015 Media attention in the UK has recently been focused on a decision of the UK Court of Appeal where the judge ordered that the wife was not entitled to [...]
