Herald - Issue 420

Page 56 • The HERALD • 10th March 2022 v THE HERALD - Proud to be part of your community v Helen Sparks Mortgages & Financial Services Offering professional advice since 1985 Mortgages Residential Life Time Equity Release Buy to Let – first time landlords Property Portfolios Help to Buy Insurance Buildings & Contents Insurance Life Assurance Critical Illness Income Protection Private Medical Insurance YOUR PROPERTY MAY BE REPOSSESSED IF YOU DO NOT KEEP UP REPAYMENTS This firm usually charges a fee for mortgage advice. The amount of the fee will depend upon your circumstances and will be discussed and agreed with you at the earliest opportunity. Some forms of buy to let mortgage are not regulated by the Financial Conduct Authority. 023 8084 4108 helensparks@btconnect.com Helen Goodall T/A Helen Sparks Mortgages & Financial Services is an appointed representative of PRIMIS Mortgage Network, a trading name of First Complete Ltd which is authorised and regulated by the Financial Conduct Authority ASK A PROFESSIONAL GIVE YOUR CHILD A HAPPY BIRTHDAY by The Waring Partnership LLP Solicitors Last month, heartbroken celebrity Kanye West released a video claiming his soon-to-be ex-wife had not given him the address for his daughter Chicago’s birthday. His fear was that if he was unable to attend his daughter’s birthday this would imprint on her that her father was not there on her special day. Whilst Kanye West is an A-list celebrity, this issue could arise for any separating couple and emphasises the importance of thinking ahead and planning how special occasions involving children should be handled. e courts would expect parents to make decisions in their child’s best interest but what if the parents can’t agree? If parents cannot reach an agreement about the arrangements, one parent could make an application to the Court. is would allow the Court to decide how the child’s welfare should be dealt with. e decision to apply to the court to determine such issues shouldn’t be taken lightly and only considered as a last resort. ere are alternative ways to reach an agreement. Mediation is available to both parties and solicitors can also be used to help them reach an agreement. A child’s birthday is an important day when they feel special. Any dispute between their parents may have a negative impact on their wellbeing. If you are a separating parent and would like to discuss child arrangements, our newly quali ed Solicitor Reece Roath at the Waring-Partnership is here to help. Please contact Reece Roath on: 023 8066 0010 or: 023 8084 9381 or visit: www.the-waring- partnership.com