3. Wills and Succession – Disposal of Movables
Introduction The purpose of this page is to set out the law and rules concerning the gifting of movable property: – movables bequeath under a valid Will – movables bequeath under intestacy. There is either no Will or the Will has failed for some reason. When we refer to “Spouse” below, this now includes a […]
System of Courts and Legislature in Jersey
Lieutenant Governor See Government House The Bailiff of Jersey see Members (gov.je) About the States of Jersey Jersey is the largest of the Channel Islands with an area of 45 sq. miles (118.2 sq. km.) and is situated 14 miles off the northwest coast of France and 85 miles from the English coast. It is a […]
Judicial and Legal Separation
Separating informally A married couple can choose to separate by themselves. If one partner decides to leave against the wishes of the other, they are free to do so although some things still apply, for example, the duty to provide for a child. Leaving in this way is legally called desertion. After two years, the […]
Child Care Orders Under the Children (Jersey) Law 2002
Children’s Services Children’s Services are there to protect children and this is done through a number of different orders. An order is an instruction from the court that something should or should not be done. The service’s main aim is to protect children while at the same time supporting the family as a whole. They can […]
Eviction Hearings
If you think you may be at risk of eviction, there are some steps you can take to be prepared. This applies regardless of the reason for the eviction. What should I start doing to prepare? If you are looking for new accommodation and believe you may struggle to find something before you need to […]
Bereavement counselling and support groups
Bereavement Support The following agencies can give bereavement support to individuals, families and schools: Samaritans Victims First States of Jersey Police Community Police Jersey Hospice Support in schools and educational establishments is available from: Teachers School-based counsellors Educational Psychological Service Well-being team Your local church or religious centre may also be able to provide support. […]
Death Jersey Blue Badge Scheme
What is the Blue Badge Scheme? The scheme is to help people who have mobility problems park close to amenities and shops when they park their vehicles. The scheme is similar to that which operates in the UK and the rest of the EU. The rights of badge holders are set out below. See also […]
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