mental capacity

19

May

2023

Mental Capacity and Divorce – High Court Ends 'Empty Husk' Marriage

Gemma Whitchurch's picture

Written by Gemma Whitchurch

Only those with the mental capacity to make important decisions for themselves can consent to marriage – or divorce. However, as a High Court ruling made plain, it is in no one's best interests for the law to maintain a marriage that has become no...

21

Nov

2022

Mental Capacity – Judge Sanctions Dementia Sufferer's Return to Jamaica

Tracy Creed's picture

Written by Tracy Creed

Dementia is a threat that everyone must face and it is vital to both make and clearly express your own plans for your future before you lose the mental capacity to do so. The High Court made that point in sanctioning a frail pensioner's discharge...

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