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Unraveling the Fabric: A Closer Look at Family Law in Jamaica

YVL Firm — Tue, 23 Jan 2024 15:00:35 +0000

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 aims to provide an in-depth exploration of the key aspects of family law in Jamaica, […]

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Navigating the Waves of Change: The Divorce Process in Jamaica

YVL Firm — Mon, 22 Jan 2024 19:10:37 +0000

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 Jamaica, shedding light on the legal steps, considerations, and the support available during this challenging […]

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Matters Upon Death: Estate Planning Basics

YVL Firm — Tue, 16 Jan 2024 13:45:57 +0000

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 my father’s incapacity and my mother felt the burden of this tremendously. I recall how […]

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Matters Upon Death: The Executor Problem

YVL Firm — Sun, 01 Oct 2023 01:05:35 +0000

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 laws. To be named an Executor is indeed a great honour, which echoes “a great […]

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Matters Upon Death: Wills & Intestacy

YVL Firm — Thu, 07 Sep 2023 21:34:24 +0000

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 short diagnoses even, but his was sudden… “there were no signs”, we would later remark […]

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5 Steps To A Fast Divorce In Jamaica

YVL Firm — Thu, 15 Jun 2023 18:20:23 +0000

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 Provisions) Amendment Act, 2020. This article will highlight some of the amendments to the Registration […]

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