Essential reading for anyone faced with the prospect of divorce or separation who needs to know the law, their options, and the likely consequences regarding children and possessions" A highly informative, comprehensive, yet simple jargon-free guide on how to unravel a personal relationship" The book's contents include the consequences of breakdown of an informal relationship as well as the breakdown of a marriage. In each case, rights and responsibilities of the parties are outlined, particularly in regard to Property, Possessions, Money and, of course, Children. As well as being emotionally draining, the breakdown of a personal relationship can be financially expensive. For those with limited fi nances the use of professional advisers, such as lawyers, may have to be 'rationed' and more of the processes undertaken by the parties themselves, particularly as financial help from public funds has now been virtually ended for most circumstances. This book recognises that reality and, carefully and cleverly, suggests how a degree of self-help may be both achievable and rewarding.

This book is for anyone in middle or old age (or anyone caring for others of similar age). For the first time, in one publication, the reader is taken through all the essential aspects which arise when considering the onset of one's later years, and eventual death. It explains, in easy lay terms, the important legal, financial, and personal considerations which demand attention when old age beckons, and offers simple and appropriate means of dealing with them - from Making a Will through to financing and planning a Funeral. LifeHolder is backed up by a supporting website - www.lifeholder.co.uk. Together these make for a practical and valuable reference point.