Jamaica, with its rich cultural heritage and diverse society, has a legal framework that addresses the complexities of family life. Family law in Jamaica is designed to protect the rights and interests of individuals within familial relationships. This blog post…
Embarking on the journey of divorce is a significant life transition, and understanding the legal process is crucial for those navigating the complexities of ending a marriage in Jamaica. In this blog post, we’ll delve into the divorce process in…
When We Plan to Fail to Plan My parents both passed away recently, my father first and my mother very soon after, neither had an estate plan in place. There was no Will in place, no instructions for care in…
The Executor, not to be confused with an executioner, is generally someone who is responsible for following through with (administering) an assigned task or duty, specifically based on the wishes outlined in a Will and in accordance with all applicable…
It had been raining all week but the sun was out bright the morning of his passing. “His life ended with rainbows” is how I like to tell the story Some deaths are expected, preceded by a long illness or…
Recently, two significant pieces of legislation aimed at reforming Jamaica’s land titling system were passed in Parliament, they are the Registration of Titles (Amendment) Act, 2020 and its companion legislation, the Registration of Titles, Cadastral Mapping and Tenure Clarification (Special…