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 [...]
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 [...]
How do I talk to my children about what is happening? The COVID-19 outbreak means that we are all facing new and uncertain challenges, not just communicating with children. These times can be hard for adults to face which makes us think, how are our children coping? Originally posted 19 May 2020 Whilst When the government [...]
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 [...]
With wedding bells chiming all over the island this summer and many couples planning their big day we are finding that a ‘pre-nuptial agreement’ is becoming a vital part of engaged couples to-do lists – no they’re not just for celebrities! Known more commonly as a ‘pre-nup’ this agreement, [...]
At MannBenham we understand that when your marriage breaks down it can be a highly emotional and difficult time for you and your family. At the same time you may also find yourself needing to navigate through divorce proceedings which can be a very daunting task. But, it doesn’t need to be. Our Advocates are on [...]
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 [...]
