Family Law Team MannBenham's Free Family Law Drop-In Sessions Prove a Success Continuing to Support the Local Community MannBenham Advocates’ free Family Law Drop-In Afternoons have been warmly welcomed by the local community, with strong attendance and positive feedback over the past three months. The sessions [...]
MannBenham Advocates Launches Free Family Law Drop-In Afternoon Support the Local Community MannBenham Advocates is delighted to introduce a new Family Law Drop-In Afternoon, offering free, confidential, and no-obligation guidance for individuals and families seeking advice on a range of family-related legal matters. The initiative is part of [...]
Divorce Your Rights And Where You Stand Going through a divorce can be one of life’s most challenging transitions, emotionally, practically, and legally. At MannBenham Advocates, we believe that understanding your rights is the first step to protecting your future and moving forward with confidence. Whether you're initiating divorce proceedings or [...]
Can We Divorce Amicably? Is there such a thing as an amicable divorce? In short, yes! Divorce doesn’t always have to be a battle. In fact, many couples today are choosing to part ways with mutual respect, care, and cooperation and here at MannBenham Advocate, we fully support [...]
Who Has Parental Responsibility and What Does It Mean? Parental responsibility is a legal term that can be confusing—but it’s crucial for understanding the rights and duties a parent or guardian has in relation to a child. Whether you're separating, seeking Residence or Contact, or just want clarity, knowing who holds parental [...]
Private Agreements vs Court-Ordered Child Maintenance... What is Best? When parents separate or divorce on the Isle of Man, one of the key issues to address is how to provide financial support for their children. Two main options are available: a private agreement or a court-ordered maintenance arrangement. Each approach has its [...]
Everything You Need to Know About... Child Maintenance on the Isle of Man Child maintenance is a key consideration for separated parents, ensuring that children receive the financial support they need as they grow. On the Isle of Man, the process is governed by specific legislation and overseen by the Family Division [...]
Isle of Man Wills Jargon Buster Below is our Wills Jargon Buster to help give some details on the terms used: Administrator | The alternative name for an Executor who is entitled to administer your Estate if you die. Assets | All property that a person owns including a home, money, car, [...]
Power of Attorney | Explained MannBenham Advocates are here for you to talk through what you need, with years of legal, professional experience and knowledge including specialists in the field of mental capacity, particularly with respect to Enduring Powers of Attorney and receivership matters. What is a Power of Attorney? A Power of [...]
The Festive Period: Fun or Fighting? was originally published on 17 December 2019 The festive period, especially Christmas Day, can often be a difficult time of year for separated parents who both want to enjoy this special time with your child or children, but not necessarily together! We have a few pointers on how to try [...]
