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The legalities of marriage, birth and bereavement

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3 Registrar’s welcome

5 Getting married in Jersey

7 Getting a marriage licence10 What is a civil marriage?15 Civil partnerships in Jersey16 Getting a licence for a civil partnership23 Marriage name change checklist27 List of Jersey Churches35 Listing of approved premises

38 Registering the birth of your child When and how to register a birth41 Getting a birth certificate

47 Coping with bereavement48 Registering a death Payments and benefit49 Death grant Deaths outside the Island50 Special payments Funeral payments Who else should be contacted53 Parish registrars

Features24 Wedding stationery tips28 Perfect skin for your wedding30 More tips on wedding stationery32 Independent civil ceremonies34 Step by step guide to buying property36 Styles of wedding photography42 Foster care and adoption52 Changing trends in funerals54 Looking after your loved ones.

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The legalities of marriage and civil partnership, birth and death.

I was delighted tobe approached byAndrew Gordonof the Mill withan offer of a newlook for whatwas available in

print for getting married in Jerseyfor 2015.

The new look has become bigger thanjust a change in the design. For the firsttime, the magazine is aiming to provideinformation about all the aspects of theregistration service in Jersey - and a littlebit more. It incorporates births anddeaths as well as civil partnerships andweddings and mirrors as far as possiblethe content of the LifeEvents pages ofthe States of Jersey website.

It is published at a changeful time forJersey’s registration service as ‘equalmarriage’ is considered and e-government initiatives taken forward.For the most uptodate information aboutall of the States of Jersey servicesmentioned in the magazine, please referto the gov.je website –www.gov.je/LifeEvents - and follow thelinks.

Any enquiries about the registrationservice – whether arranging a marriageor civil partnership, researching birthsand deaths or ordering certificates – canbe made at 10 Royal Square, St Helier.The office is open Monday to Friday9.00am to 12.30pm.

Email: [email protected] (for all enquiries).Telephone: 00 44 1534 441335Fax: 00 44 1534 441374

Arranging ceremonies is a very large partof what we do - and everyone at theOffice of the Superintendent Registrar ishere to help. I hope this new magazinewill help you with your choices and lookforward to seeing you sometime soon!

Sue GrovesSuperintendent Registrar

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Take a virtual tour of the Register Office at 10 Royal Square at: www.gov.je/LifeEvents/GettingMarried/Pages/VirtualTourRegisterOffice.aspx

Getting married in JerseyJersey is a beautiful island inwhich to get married, whetheryou live here or not, with lots ofcouples coming to the Island tobe married.

If you want to get married in Jersey,you have the choice of a religiousor civil marriage. If you choose tohave a civil marriage or a marriagein a non-Anglican church, you willneed a licence issued by theSuperintendent Registrar.

If you want to get married in anAnglican church, the marriage willbe celebrated either by banns (thepublic announcement by the churchthat a marriage is going to takeplace) or by licence of the Dean.

Getting married in anAnglican church

If you want to get married in anAnglican church, the marriage willbe celebrated either by banns (thepublic announcement made by thechurch of your intention to marry)or by licence of the Dean.

You’ll need to make allarrangements through the Churchof England – the rector or vicar ofthe church where you want to getmarried will tell you what to do.If you want to get married outsideyour parish, you may be asked toattend that church regularly beforeyour wedding date.

Getting married in annon-Anglican church

If you want to get married in a non-Anglican church, you shouldcontact the priest or minister atthat church first. However, you’llstill need to contact theSuperintendent Registrar to get amarriage licence.

If you’re not a Jersey resident, youwill need to make specialpreparations to plan your civil ornon-Anglican wedding here.

How old do I have to bebefore I can getmarried?

You can't get married in Jersey ifyou're under 16. If you're aged 16 to18 you'll need written consent fromboth your parents or guardians. Ifyour parents or guardians live inJersey they'll have to give theirconsent in the presence of theSuperintendent Registrar. If theylive outside Jersey they'll need tofill in a special form which isprovided by the SuperintendentRegistrar.

I am not a UK citizen.Can I get married inJersey?

If you (or your partner) are notUnited Kingdom citizens, you needto make sure that the laws in yourown country are observed, so thatyour marriage in Jersey isrecognised in your own country.You should seek the advice of theconsul for your own country.

If you are a citizen from outside theEuropean Union or EuropeanEconomic Area, and you wish tomarry a British citizen, you shouldmake sure your immigration statusallows you to marry. You must alsocheck that you have the necessaryimmigration clearance beforecoming to Jersey.

There is more informationabout this on the States ofJersey websire atwww.gov.je/Travel/InformationAdvice/Visitors/Pages/NonEUEEA.aspx

Can I have a same-sexmarriage in Jersey?

No, although since April 2012 it hasbeen possible for couples of thesame sex to enter a civil partnershipin Jersey under the CivilPartnership (Jersey) Law 2012.

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Once you’ve decided on thedate when you want to getmarried in the Register Officeor approved premises, youshould go to the RegisterOffice to make a booking. Ifyou don’t live in Jersey, youshould write to theSuperintendent Registrarwith your names, youraddress(es) and an idea ofthe date and place of yourproposed marriage.Bookings are taken up to ayear ahead, but theSuperintendent Registrar isalways happy to advise onwhat to do if you areplanning further ahead.

Documents needed toget a marriage licence

To get a marriage licence, you andyour partner will each need toprovide the following documents:• your full birth certificate, which must include your parents’ details• your divorce Decree Absolute, if you have been married before or your decree of dissolution of civil partnership if you were previously in a civil partnership• the death certificate of your late spouse, if you have been widowed• change of name documents if applicable• translations into English if any of the above documents is in a language other than English or French

All these documents must beoriginals or certified copies issuedby a Register Office or court(photocopies, scans or certificateswhich have been laminated are notacceptable). If your birth wasregistered in England and Walesyou can apply to get a replacementonline: www.gov.uk/order-copy-birth-death-marriage-certificate

All documents in a language otherthan English or French must be

accompanied by an officiallycertified English translation (ie theSuperintendent Registrar needs tosee both the original document andthe translation).

If you’ve changed your name bydeed poll or statutory declaration,you must bring that document.

Getting amarriagelicence

Marriage type Cost if notice given Cost if notice in person given by post

Register Office marriages £255 - £355: £365 - £465:- total feesdepending on the time £65 notice £110 booking feeof the wedding £130 - £230 licence £65 notice £60 certificate £130 - £230 licence £60 certificate

Approved premises £270 - £290: £380 - £400:marriage(extra charges £65 notice £110 booking feemay apply) £145 - £165 licence £65 notice £60 certificate £145 - £165 licence £60 certificate

Non-Anglican church £190: £300:marriage(extra charges £65 notice £110 booking feemay apply) £65 licence £65 notice £60 certificate £65 licence £60 certificate

How much does it cost to get a marriage licence?Please note that approved premises and non-Anglican churches may haveextra charges. All fees and charges are subject to regular increases.

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How to pay

Cheques should be madepayable to 'The Treasurer of theStates' and be in poundssterling drawn on a British bank.Fees are levied at each stage ofarranging your wedding and cannot be paid in advance.

The Superintendent Registrarhas no means of refunding anotice or licence fee ifsomething were to happen toyour arrangements.

Arranging a weddingfrom outside Jersey

It is possible to get married inJersey even if you don’t livehere. All the arrangements canbe made by mail (post or email)with the usual legalrequirements for giving noticeand collecting the licence.

When to contact usand what informationwe need

It is advisable to start theprocess at least two months, ifnot longer, before your weddingdate. This will allow time for theexchanges of correspondencethat are required. The initialarrangements can be made byemail or by standard letter (weneed the request in writing) butthe payment of fees and thedelivery of documentation arenecessarily all done by post.

When you contact us, pleaseprovide the following details (forboth you and your partner):

• your full names• your address/es• when you would like to get married• where you would like to get married

Fees and documents

Please do not send any moneyor documents with your initialenquiry. We can only processthe payment for each stage ofarranging your wedding whenyou reach that particular stageand we have no means ofrefunding a notice or licence feeif something were to happen toyour arrangements.

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You will have to complete a ‘noticeof marriage’ form (provided by theSuperintendent Registrar once the£110 booking fee has been paid),which you must return to us aboutone month before the date of yourmarriage. Once the ‘notice ofmarriage form’, the appropriate feeand all relevant paperwork havebeen received, the SuperintendentRegistrar will enter the details intothe Announcements of Marriagebook and display your name andyour partner's name on the noticeboard outside the Register Office.The fee for giving notice is £65.

The law requires a minimumperiod of 14 clear days betweenthe giving of notice and thewedding ceremony.

Three working days before thewedding, you will need to collectyour marriage licence. This is issuedby the Superintendent Registrar.You will have been told of the dateyou need to collect your licence inthe standard reply to your enquiry. Itis important to understand that thisis the date by which you must havearrived in Jersey.

Once the licence is issued, you willneed to take it to the parishregistrar of the parish in which yourwedding will take place. TheSuperintendent Registrar will haveprovided the contact details on themarriage details form sent to youonce your marriage had beenentered in the notice of marriage form. The parish registrar will thentake the licence from you and use it

to prepare the documents,including your marriage certificate,which will be at your wedding. S/hewill also enter your wedding in themarriage register. The fee to theparish registrar is £60.

Although the law requires aminimum of two working daysbetween the issuing of the licenceand the wedding ceremony (unlessthere is a bank holiday involved),the Office of the SuperintendentRegistrar will usually issue it threeworking days before, both tomanage the process and to help theparish registrars at busy times. Alicence can be issued up to 14 daysbefore the wedding but only afterat least seven days of the noticeperiod have passed.

Non-EU or EEA citizens

If you are not an EEA citizen youneed to make sure that you havethe necessary immigrationclearance before coming to Jersey.

There is more informationabout this on the States ofJersey websire atwww.gov.je/Travel/InformationAdvice/Visitors/Pages/NonEUEEA.aspx

In Jersey, a civilmarriage:

• is conducted by the States of Jersey Superintendent Registrar or one of her deputies or delegates can only be conducted in approved venues, eg. The Register Office or an approved premises• cannot be performed in the open air• is not a religious ceremony and therefore must have no religious content (no religious music or readings and no words drawn from the Anglican marriage service)• can only take place between a heterosexual couple, both of whom are free to marry (same sex couples can enter into a civil partnership)

Where you can have acivil or non-religiousmarriage

A civil marriage can only beperformed:

• at the Register Office• at venues officially approved by the Connétable of the relevant parish• between 8am and 6.30pm and at the discretion of the management of the venue

If you're planning to get married on a Saturday during May to September, you should check with the Superintendent Registrar before booking a time with the venue.

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What isa civilmarriage?

Marriages at theRegister Office

Bookings for marriages at theRegister Office are made at half-hourly intervals, usually between11am and 1pm on weekdays.

You can get married at a later timeon Saturday afternoons at thediscretion of the SuperintendentRegistrar, but there will be anincreased licence fee.

You can’t get married at theRegister Office on Sundays andpublic holidays.

Steps to organise a civilor non-religiousmarriage

To organise a civil marriage, youshould follow the steps below.

1 Up to one year before your wedding: Book your wedding with the approved premises and Register Office

2 Up to three months but no less than two clear weeks before your wedding (the Superintendent Registrar will usually ask you to come back about a month before the wedding): Give notice by visiting the Register Office in person

3 Between three months and one month before your wedding: Book a meeting with the registrar of the parish you're marrying in, once you've given notice

4 Between two weeks and two working days (usually three working days) before your wedding: Collect your marriage licence

5 On the day of you collect your marriage licence: Take your licence to the parish registrar

6 The wedding day: You'll be presented with your marriage certificate at the end of the ceremony

One: booking yourwedding with theRegister Office

You can book your wedding up to ayear in advance with the RegisterOffice. If you're going to marry inan approved premises, you'll needto have a confirmed time and datebefore going to the Register Office.

Once you've made yourappointment, the SuperintendentRegistrar will give you a marriageappointment slip and ask you tocontact the registrar of the parishyou're marrying in, unless thewedding is in St Helier. This isusually once you've given notice.

If you're not a British citizen or acitizen of a country which is amember state of the EEA, you'llneed to check with the JerseyCustoms and Immigration Serviceabout your visa status before yougo to the Register Office.

When you go to the RegisterOffice, you will need to takewith you:

• the date, time and location of your wedding• your and your partner's full birth certificates, including your parent's names• your divorce Decree Absolute / dissolution of civil partnership (if you've been married or in a civil partnership previously)• death certificate of your late spouse / civil partner (if you've been widowed)• supporting documents if you've changed your name by deed poll or statutory declaration.

The documents must be originalsor certified copies issued by aRegister Office or court.Photocopies, scans or laminatedcertificates are not acceptable.

All documents in a language other than English or French must beaccompanied by an officially-certifiedEnglish translation. The SuperintendentRegistrar will need both the originaldocument and the translation.

Two and Three: givingnotice that you intend tomarry

Giving notice is the first legal stageof arranging your civil wedding.

The maximum period of notice isthree months and the minimum istwo clear weeks. TheSuperintendent Registrar willusually ask you to come backabout a month before the wedding.If your wedding is only a fewweeks away, it's likely you'll givenotice at the same time as makingthe appointment.

To give notice, you must:

• go to the Register Office in person (only one partner is needed)• take the appointment slip (given to you by the Register Office when you made the booking), plus any other documentation you were instructed to take• pay the giving notice fee of £65

You'll be entered into the ‘Announcements of Marriage’ book, and your names will be publicly displayed in the RegisterOffice.

Once you've given notice, you'llneed to book a meeting with theregistrar of the parish you'remarrying in for the day on whichyou are to collect your marriagelicence.

Four: getting a marriagelicence

Your marriage licence can only beissued between two weeks and twoworking days before the wedding.At least seven days of the noticeperiod must have expired beforeyou can collect your licence.

The usual period of time for thelicence to be issued is threeworking days before the wedding.

To collect your licence, you must:

• go to the Register Office in person (only one partner is needed)• pay the licence fee quoted on the marriage appointment slip (between £130 and £230)• take the appointment slip (given to you by the Register Office when you made the booking), plus any other documentation you're instructed to take

Five: taking your licenceto the registrar

When your marriage licence isissued to you, you need to go tothe registrar of the parish where

you're getting married in order togive them your marriage licenceand the fee.

The parish registrar will prepare allthe documents to be signed at thewedding and deliver them to theperson conducting your ceremony.They'll also enter your weddinginto the marriage register.

You'll need to:

• make a prior arrangement to meet him / her• take your marriage licence together with all the papers handed over by the Superintendent Registrar• pay the certificate fee of £60 in cash, or £80 if you need two certificates (in St Helier you can also pay by cheque, but not by card).

Six: your wedding day

Your marriage ceremony will beconducted by the SuperintendentRegistrar, her deputy or herdelegate with all thedocumentation from the parishregistrar.

You'll be presented with yourmarriage certificate(s) at the end ofthe ceremony.

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The introduction of the CivilPartnership (Jersey) Law 2012means that registered civilpartners will be treated so faras possible in the same way asmarried couples.

How do I enter into acivil partnership?

If you want to enter into a civilpartnership in Jersey you will needa licence, issued by theSuperintendent Registrar.

If you are not a Jersey resident, youwill need to make specialpreparations to plan your civilpartnership in Jersey.

How old do I have to bebefore I can enter into acivil partnership?

You cannot enter into a civilpartnership in Jersey if you areunder the age of 16. If you are agedbetween 16 and 18 you'll needwritten consent from each of yourparents or guardians. If yourparents or guardians live in Jerseythey'll have to give their consent inthe presence of the Superintendent

Registrar. If they live outside Jerseythey'll need to fill in a special form,which is provided by theSuperintendent Registrar.

We are a heterosexualcouple. Can we enterinto a civil partnershipwith each other?

No. Civil partnerships are only forcouples in same sex relationships.

I am not a UK citizen.Can I enter into a civilpartnership in Jersey?

If you (or your partner) are notUnited Kingdom citizens or citizensof member states of the EEA, youneed to make sure that the laws inyour own country are observed, sothat your civil partnership in Jerseyis recognised in your own country.You should seek the advice of theconsul for your own country. If you are a citizen from outside theEuropean Union or EuropeanEconomic Area, and you wish toenter into a civil partnership with aBritish citizen, you should makesure your immigration status allowsyou to do so. You must also check

that you have the necessaryimmigration clearance beforecoming to Jersey.

There is more informationabout this on the States ofJersey websire atwww.gov.je/Travel/InformationAdvice/Visitors/Pages/NonEUEEA.aspx

My partner and I havepreviously entered into acivil partnershipoverseas. Will this berecognised in Jersey?

If you have entered into a civilpartnership overseas, whichsatisfies the conditions set out inSchedule 1 of the Civil Partnership(Jersey) Law 2012, you will berecognised in Jersey as civilpartners. The relationship musthave been registered with aresponsible authority in a countryor territory outside Jersey by twopeople of the same sex, neither ofwhom are already in a civilpartnership or lawfully married.

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Getting alicence fora civilpartnership

How do I get a licencefor a civil partnership?

Once you’ve decided on the dateyou would like to have your civilpartnership ceremony in theRegister Office, or in otherapproved premises, you should go to the Register Office to make abooking. If you don’t live in Jersey, you should write (email orletter) to the Superintendent Registrar with your names, youraddress(es) and and idea of thedate and place of your proposedcivil partnership. Bookings are taken up to a year ahead, but the Superintendent Registrar is always happy to advise on what to do if you are planning further ahead.

Documents needed toget a licence for civilpartnership

To get a licence for civilpartnership, you and yourpartner will each need toprovide the followingdocuments:

• your full birth certificate, which must include your parents’ details • your divorce Decree Absolute, if you have been married before; or your decree of dissolution of civil partnership if you have previously been in a civil partnership

• the death certificate of your late spouse or civil partner, if you have been widowed or your civil partner has died• change of name documents if applicable• translations into English if any of the above documents is in a language other than English or French.

All these documents must beoriginals or certified copies issuedby a Register Office or court(photocopies, scans or certificateswhich have been laminated are notacceptable). If your birth wasregistered in England and Walesyou can apply to get a replacementonline at www.gov.uk/order-copy-birth-death-marriage-certificate

All documents in a language otherthan English or French must beaccompanied by an officiallycertified English translation (i.e. theSuperintendent Registrar needs tosee both the original documentand the translation). If you’vechanged your name by deed pollor statutory declaration, you mustbring that document.

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Arranging a civilpartnership fromoutside Jersey

You don't have to live in Jerseyto have your civil partnershipceremony in the Island.

When to contact us andwhat information weneed

It is advisable to start the processat least two months, if not longer,before the date of your civilpartnership ceremony. This willallow time for the exchanges ofcorrespondence that are required.The initial arrangements can bemade by email or by standardletter (a request in writing isneeded) but the payment of feesand the delivery of documentationare necessarily all done by post.

When making contact pleaseprovide the following details (forboth you and your partner):

• your full names• your address/es

• when you would like to have your civil partnership ceremony• where you would like to have your civil partnership ceremony

Fees and documents

Please do not send any money ordocuments with your initialenquiry. We can only process thepayment for each stage ofarranging your civil partnershipwhen you reach that particularstage and we have no means ofrefunding a notice or licence fee ifsomething were to happen to yourarrangements.

You will have to complete a ‘noticeof civil partnership’ form (providedby the Superintendent Registraronce the £110 booking fee hasbeen paid), which you must returnabout one month before the dateof your civil partnership ceremony.Once the ‘notice of civil partnershipform’, the appropriate fee and allrelevant paperwork have beenreceived, the SuperintendentRegistrar will enter the details intothe civil partnership notice bookand display your name and yourpartner's on the notice boardoutside the Register Office. The feefor giving notice is £65.

Collecting your licence

The law requires a minimumperiod of 14 clear days betweenthe giving of notice and the civilpartnership ceremony. Threeworking days before the civilpartnership, you will need tocollect your licence for civilpartnership. This is issued by theSuperintendent Registrar. You willhave been told of the date youneed to collect your licence in thestandard reply to your enquiry. It isimportant to understand that this isthe date by which you must havearrived in Jersey.

Once the licence is issued, you willneed to take it to the registrar ofthe parish in which your civilpartnership will take place. If yourcivil partnership is taking place inthe Register Office or any othervenue in St Helier, you will take itdirectly to the registrar for St Helier at 13 Royal Square, St Helier. If you are to hold yourcivil partnership ceremony in oneof the country parishes, you willtake the licence for civil partnershipto that parish’s registrar.

Cost if notice given Cost if notice in person given by post

Civil Partnership £255 - £355: £365 - £465:ceremony in the Register Office - Total £65 notice £110 booking feefees depending on the £130 - £230 licence £65 noticetime of the ceremony £60 certificate £130 - £230 licence £60 certificate

Civil Partnership £270 - £290: £380 - £400:ceremony in otherApproved premises £65 notice £110 booking feeExtra charges may apply) £145 - £165 licence £65 notice £60 certificate £145 - £165 licence £60 certificate

How much does it cost to get a licence for civil partnership?Please note that approved premises may have extra charges. All fees andcharges are subject to regular increases.

How do I pay?Cheques should be made payable to 'The Treasurer of the States' and be inpounds sterling drawn on a British bank.

Fees are levied at each stage of arranging your civil partnership ceremonyand can not be paid in advance. The Superintendent Registrar has nomeans of refunding a notice or licence fee if something were to happen toyour arrangements.

The SuperintendentRegistrar will ask you tomake contact with him or herwhen you make the initialappointment.

The parish registrar will take thelicence for civil partnership fromyou and use it to prepare thedocuments, including your civilpartnership registrationdocument, which will be at yourcivil partnership ceremony.He or she will also enteryour civil partnership inthe civil partnershipregister. The fee to the

parish registrar is £60.

Although the law requires aminimum of two working daysbetween the issuing of thelicence and the ceremony(unless there is a bankholiday involved), the Officeof the SuperintendentRegistrar will usuallyissue it three workingdays before, both to

manage the process and to helpthe parish registrars at busytimes. A licence can be issued upto 14 days before the civilpartnership ceremony but onlyafter at least seven days of thenotice period have passed.

Non-EU or EEAcitizens

If you are not an EEA citizen youneed to make sure that you havethe necessary immigrationclearance before making thearrangements for your civilpartnership and coming toJersey. The Directions of theLieutenant-Governor arecurrently being updated to showthe immigration requirements aperson must meet, to eitherenter as a visitor for thepurposes of entering into a civilpartnership, or with a view tosettlement in Jersey as a civilpartner.

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Social Security DepartmentTo change your health card, youshould call into the Social SecurityDepartment with the following:

• your old health card• your original marriage certificate (or a certified copy)• photographic ID (ie driving licence or passport)

Registration cardCall into the Social SecurityDepartment with the following:• your old registration card• your original marriage certificate (or a certified copy) • photographic ID (ie driving licence or passport)

BenefitIf you are receiving a benefit from theSocial Security Department it isimportant that you come in to see uswith your original marriage certificate(or a certified copy) as soon aspossible. We will then update yourmarital status and any change ofname on our system.

If other circumstances, eg your livingcircumstances, have also changed,you may be asked to fill out thenecessary forms.

Income TaxWhen you marry you should notifytax. Jersey income tax takes maritalstatus into account when calculatingyour liability, and the allowances andexemption thresholds are differentfor a married couple.

We will need to see a certifiedphotocopy of your marriagecertificate.

PassportIf your name changes you must getyour passport changed. The name onyour passport must be your legalname.

If you are travelling abroad soon after getting married, we recommend that you book your tripin your current name and wait untilyou return to apply for your newpassport. If you have booked yourtrip in your new name, please contactus for advice.

Applying to change the name inyour passportIf you need to change the name inyour passport, you must complete apassport application form. You cancollect a form from Maritime Houseor any parish hall or post office.

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You must provide certaindocuments when you apply tochange your name. The documentswe need to see will depend on whyor how you change your name –you’ll find details on this page.The application form, cost andprocessing time is the same as forrenewing your passport.

Renewing your passportMarriage or civil partnership andchanging your name

There is no legal requirement totake your partner’s name, but if youchoose to then you must use thatname on your passport (and for allother official purposes).

If you change your name throughmarriage or civil partnership, youmust include your marriage or civilpartnership certificate with yourpassport application.

Going back to your maiden orunmarried nameIf you have gone back to yourmaiden (unmarried) name, youmust include the following withyour passport application:

• your birth certificate, or decree absolute if it shows the link between your present name and your maiden name

• a signed statement from you, saying that you have gone back to your maiden name and that you will use this name for all purposes

Changing your name by deedpollIf you change your name for anyother reason, you must provideyour original change of name deed(deed poll) and statutory declarationwith your passport application.If you have changed your namemore than once, we may ask to seeevidence of all changes.

If you have visas in your passport

Any visas in your current passportmay become invalid when youapply to have your name changedin your passport. This is because wecancel your current passport andissue you a new one.

You should ask the consulate orembassy that issued the visa if youcan use an unexpired visa in acancelled passport. If you can’t, youmust reapply for the visa for yournew passport.

The Foreign and CommonwealthOffice (FCO) website has foreignembassies in the UK.

Driving licenceIf you have a driving licence, youwill need to apply for a new one inyour new name. You can do this inperson at your parish hall. Take thefollowing items with you:

• a colour photograph• your current driving licence• your original marriage certificate (or a certified copy)• Vehicle Registration Document

If you own a vehicle you will needto change your details on yourvehicle registration document. Fillin your new name and if necessaryyour new address details and signbox 1 on the reverse side of thedocument. Deliver your documentto Driver and Vehicle Standards(DVS) at La Collette and a newdocument will be sent to you bypost. There is no charge for thisservice.

Parish recordsEven if you don't have a drivinglicence, you should notify yourparish of any change of name.You can do this by calling in at yourparish hall with your originalmarriage certificate (or a certifiedcopy).

Baptist Church Vauxhall Street, St Helier.Pastor David Prothero Tel. 01534 879611

Church of England Church House, ChurchStreet, St Helier.Very Rev Robert Key Tel. 01534 736734

Church of JesusChrist of LatterDay La Rue de la Vallee, St Mary.Bishop Steve KeyTel. 01534 482171

Church of Scotland St Columba, Midvale Road,St Helier.Rev David Logan Tel. 01534 733220

CommunicareChurch CentreAnglican/Methodist Chapel,St Brelade.Rev Mark Bond Tel. 01534 742302

Elim PentecostalChurch Stopford Road, St Helier.Rev Steve Taylor Tel. 01534 721054

Freedom Church Immanuel Christian Centre,Victoria St, St Helier.Tel. 01534 768957

Greater WorldSpiritualist Church 13 Dorset Street, St Helier.Tel. 01534 739528

JerseyIndependentEvangelical Halkett Place, Churches St Helier.Secretary: AD Dron Tel. 01534 743722

Jersey JewishCongregation The Synagogue, La PetiteRoute des Mielles, St Brelade.Secretary: M. Morton Tel. 01534 744946

Methodist Church Circuit Office, GeorgetownMethodist Church, St Saviour.Sup Graeme Halls Tel. 01534 728900

Religious Societyof Friends Meeting House, 71 Colomberie, St Helier.Clerk: Bruce Dean Tel. 01534 766156

Roman CatholicChurch St Thomas's Presbytery, 17 Val Plaisant, St Helier.Mon Nicolas France Tel. 01534 720735

The SalvationArmy The Citadel, Minden Place,St Helier.Commanding Officer Tel. 01534 735472

United ReformChurch Sion United ReformChurch, Sion, St John.Rev P. Osborn Tel. 01534 888627

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Looking forperfect skinon yourWeddingDay?

Planning a weddingmay be verystressful and that canshow in your skin. With advanced skin care, facial peelsand laser technologies, the Aesthetic

laser clinic can transform yourskin texture and tone toensure Bridal radiance.

Undoubtedly the mostimportant thing on your

very special day is your dress. Thenext thing brides wish for is perfect,glowing, dewy skin. It’s reallyimportant to start your skin careroutine well in advance of your bigday, especially if you have problemssuch as acne, fine lines andpigmentation.

A good skin care range is crucial tostart exfoliating skin cells and toboost collagen production. Alpha andBeta Hydroxy acids are a technicallyadvanced way to deep cleanse andexfoliate, whilst antioxidants such asVitamins A, C and E and Idebenone

are crucial to protect the skin fromfree radical damage and repairalready compromised cells. Amedically researched, clinicallytrialled and tested skin care rangesuch as Priori Cosmeceuticals willguarantee results and ensure you lookyour very best.

At the Aesthetic Laser Clinic theyhave a comprehensive range ofproducts and treatments for all skincare needs. Over the last ten yearsthey have been steadily investing inthe most technically advanced lasers,ipl, diode light and radio-frequency/ultrasound machines to ensure thatthey can treat any skin concern.

Sally O’Donnell RGN is an expertinjector of facial fillers and Botulinumtoxin to subtly enhance your naturallooks with gentle plumping of lips andcheeks, filling of nose to mouth lines andgentle wrinkle reduction of crows feetand frown lines. Importantly Sally is aqualified Registered Nurse so can you beassured of being in safe, professionalhands.

Treatments include various facial peelsranging from gentle to medium medical

grade Priori and Idebenone peels andthe state of the art Perfect Peel to clearacne, pigmentation and fine lines.

We have IPL and laser to removeunwanted hair, red facial veins,freckles and sun damage, and apowerful Nd:Yag laser for tattooremoval.

Fraxelated laser for acne scarring,wrinkles and stretch marks.

Combining Ultrasound andRadiofrequency, massage andsuction, the Promax Lipo machine isexcellent for lifting, firming andtightening eyes, cheeks and neck andfor reducing unwanted fat andcellulite on the body.

At the Aesthetic Laser Clinic you willreceive professional, bespoke,confidential treatments and skinsolutions to bring out your confidenceand help you look your absolute beston the happiest day of your life!

By Sally O’Donnell RGNAesthetic Laser Clinic

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More TopWeddingStationeryTips To help get you started onplanning and selecting yourwedding stationery here’s somehints and tips that we would liketo share with you:

Defining Your Wedding StyleWhen selecting your weddingstationery designs you shouldhave an idea of the type ofwedding that you're aiming forie: classic and elegant, glam,modern the list is endless. Atpresent the most commonwedding themes that we areseeing for the up-coming yearare rustic, vintage, quirky,personal, traditional all with amix of glitter, glam andtradition.

Knowing Your ColoursThink about your weddingcolours too, you may want toincorporate set colours into yourwedding invitations and thencarry them through to the rest ofyour wedding stationery (likethe, name placements, menucards and Order of Servicebooklets) for a cohesive look.

Invitation wording The content needed in yourwedding invite set will verymuch determine what elementsyou need to include. Here aresome examples of contentthat may need to beincluded:

• Menu options• Directions, Map ofhow to get from theCeremony to theReception

• Travel andaccommodation

information• Who would you like the invite to come from ie: bride’s parents, groom’s parents, both parents, the bride and groom? • Evening invite start time• Ceremony start time• Gift information• Venue details • RSVP by date

Invitation Timing Select your wedding stationer12 – 6 months before your bigday. Aim to order your maininvitations no later than four tofive months before your big day.If you're having a destinationwedding or getting married overthe holidays, send out yourinvites even earlier.

Take into consideration designand print times allowingbetween 3-4 weeks.

Calculating pricesWhen calculating prices it’sworth while noting that not allguests will need a separateprinted invite set, as manyguests we can imagine will becouples and families. A way topre estimate print quantitieswould be to half the totalnumber of day and eveningguests which will give you arough print quantity for eachprint item needed.

The over all cost of yourstationery set will depend on theelements needed to completeyour set ie: RSVP card, menus,envelope liners, wax stamps,bespoke envelope colours,printed guest names etc. Youcan take it as far as you desire. If you have a limited budget thenelements like a wax stamp andenvelope liners may need to beremoved.

Order ExtraIt can be expensive to go backand print more invitations afterthe main set has been complete.We would suggest orderingenough invitations for yourguest list, plus between 5-10extra in case you need to resendan invitation, want to put someaside as keepsakes (trust us,your parents will want at least afew) or plan on sendinginvitations to a "B-list”.

Double-Check theProofBefore your wedding stationeryorder is printed, your selectedstationer should send you aproof (usually in an emailattachment). Have someonewith fresh eyes read over thecontent to double check. You'dbe surprised at the things youmay miss (pay special attentionto details like date and time andspelling). Read the proof wordfor word from right to left soyou don't accidentally glossover any mistakes.

Don't Forget the Restof Your WeddingStationery Most of the extra elements areOPTIONAL!! But it’s worthconsidering the extra stationerythat you may need. Forexample: menu cards, Order ofService booklets, nameplacement cards printed withguest names, table plan andthank-you cards. It's also a goodway to ensure all your stationeryhas a cohesive look.

By Emma Hill Creative Director at Quints of Jersey

On a leafy lane in StSaviour, one of the island'sfinest properties is leadinga remarkable double-life.The property of ChateauVermont simultaneouslyprovides a beautiful andprivate venue for weddingsand events, with aluxurious private gym andspa tucked away on-site,along with a stunninghome for a musical centreof excellence dedicated tothe island’s children andyoung musicians.

Operating after school andon some weekends, theacademy currently has 250children attending on aweekly basis for musiclessons with a team oftwelve instrumentalteachers specialising instrings, woodwind, brass,piano, percussion, and pre-school music groups.However, these musiclessons are actually onlythe tip of the iceberg. Theacademy’s remarkableprovision of ‘Projects andEvents’ aims to create aregular series ofeducational activities toinspire the island’syoungsters, often involvingunusual performancevenues, visiting musicians,and frequently operating inpartnership with the JerseyMusic Service.

A particularly interestingelement of the academy’sactivities are the linksforged with overseasmusical institutions, putting

Jersey on themusical mapworldwide. Variousprojects have takenplace with some ofthe UK’s leadingspecialist musicschools, includingthe Royal College ofMusic, Chetham’s

School of Music, and theGuildhall School of Musicand Drama. This has led toregular visits fromspecialist teachers,sometimes accompaniedby their own outstandingmusic students, to providemasterclasses and concertopportunities for the localchildren.

The diversity of overseaslinks led to the creation ofthe Jersey InternationalMasterclasses, a summermusic course run by theacademy in partnershipwith the Royal College ofMusic. Last year themasterclasses attractedover forty music collegestudents from thirteendifferent countriesincluding China, Singapore,America, Spain, andSweden, and thirty localyoung musiciansparticipated in the under-18programme which formedan integral part of theevent.

Looking to the future, sincethe opening of the stunningChateau Vermont Gym andSpa on the lower groundfloor of the venue, thefuture looks very bright andsecure for Jersey’s musicacademy. Yet venue hireremains one of the keyfoundations to enable theacademy to continuecreating exciting andground-breaking musicalinitiatives. At ChateauVermont your weddingtruly does make a musicaldifference!

A venue with a (musical)difference

The Association ofIndependentCelebrants has manymembers throughoutthe UK, all with awealth of experience.They create, presentand orchestratebeautifully tailoredcelebrations for everyone of life’s events.

Ceremonies arespecifically designed toenhance, in amore personal andmeaningful way, a formalreligious service or astandard Civil ceremony.However, it is importantto point out that they donot replace any of thelegal requirements but aCelebrant will give all thenecessary advice.

Weddings andPartnershipsA trained Celebrant willcreate a wonderfulwedding or civilpartnership celebration,spoken with warmth andfeeling and deliveredfrom the heart. The wordsare specially written toreflect the individualneeds of both couplesand parents, thus making it a uniqueoccasion. Whetherplanning a formal white wedding orsomething lessconventional, enjoyment of theceremony is paramount.

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The two legal ceremoniesof Church and State, aredesigned around astandard framework andstrictly control locationand what can be said ordone but only after one ofthese can a Celebrantprovide their services.

Independent celebrationscan include the exchangeof rings and be as creativeand romantic as the couplewant. They may be held atany time, in gardens,marquees, on boats or

beaches. Many choose tostand facing their guests,for a more open andinclusive feeling. Similarly,couples with children canmake them a part of theproceedings or indeedincorporate a babynaming. There are manypermutations and no twoceremonies are the same.

A wide range of readings,poems, songs, music andelements from manyreligions and cultures canbe incorporated. Anyonecan speak and often closefamily members andfriends are asked toactively participate. Thewhole ceremony can thenrise to its final crescendoby lighting a unity candleand the presentation of acommemorativecertificate, signed by thewitnesses.

by David Lister, Registered Celebrant ofThe Association ofIndependentCelebrants.

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Buying property can be acomplicated process. Thisstep-by-step guide has beendesigned to walk you throughthe process of buying property.

1 - Arrange your financeBefore you begin your propertysearch, it is advisable to arrangean appointment with your bank orwith a mortgage broker to arrangeyour finances and, if possible havea mortgage agreed in principle.

This will confirm how muchmoney you will have to fund thepurchase, which will ultimatelyinfluence your property search.

2 - Register your interestThe first step to finding the rightproperty is to register with anestate agent or by visiting anoffices where you can discuss yourproperty requirements with anexperienced property negotiator.

3 - Find the right propertyOnce an agent has a clearunderstanding of yourrequirements you will receive aselection of properties that matchyour criteria. Some will also keepyou constantly up-to-date viaemail and/or SMS alerts when thelatest properties become available.

Once you have shortlisted theproperties that you would like toview, call or email your agent andthey will endeavour to arrange aviewing at a time that suits you.

If you have difficulty in gettingyourself to any viewings, pleaselet your agent know and they maybe able to come and collect you!

4 - Make an offerOnce you have identified asuitable property your agent willput your offer forward to the sellerboth verbally and in writing statingany special conditions of the offer.

You may need to demonstrate, ifrequested, that you are able toproceed (e.g. provide evidence ofyour mortgage agreed inprinciple). There are no legalobligations for yourself or theseller until contracts are signed(please note: whilst making anoffer on share transfer properties,this can become a legal bindingcontract)

5 - Offer accepted!Once your offer is accepted theagent will commence with thefollowing:

• Write to both parties to confirm the agreed price and proposed completion date.• Ask you to confirm your lawyers and mortgage providers details (see Step 6).• Ask to see a copy of your registration card and a copy of your identification• Write to both parties lawyers advising them of the agreed sale and to give them all the information they need to commence with the sales process.

6 - Instruct a LawyerThe successful purchase of aproperty can be reliant on theinstruction of an efficient andexperienced lawyer.

It is a good idea to use anexperienced lawyer and one whospecialises in conveyancing. Youcan now obtain a quote fromlawyers on their fees for thepurchase of your home, howeverfrom experience everyone knowsthat cheapest quote is not alwaysthe best quote, it is advisable tochoose a law firm with a soundand proved reputation. As part ofthe conveyancing process yourlawyers will do the following:

• Raise any enquiries on receipt of the draft contract from the seller's lawyers• Request their own searches• Agree on a date for exchange of contracts

Your agent will assist your lawyersand negotiate throughout theprocess, keeping you informedevery step of the way.

7 - SurveyOnce you have advised yourmortgage lenders that your offerhas been accepted a survey of theproperty will be booked by asurveyor on behalf of themortgage lender to identify anystructural problems and advise onthe property's value. There aredifferent levels of survey reports,your lenders will discuss theseoptions with you as they can varyin cost.

8 - CompletionCompletion for Freehold and flyingfreehold property in Jersey istaken place in the Royal Court on aFriday afternoon, Share transferproperties can complete anyworking day as contracts aresigned in lawyers offices. Youragent will release the keys of yournew property to your Lawyersonce completion has taken place.

Congratulations, you are now thelegal owner of your new home!

By Marcus Matthews Managing Director Indigo Estates

A step-by-stepguide to buyingproperty

ApprovedpremisesPremises are approved by the Connétable of the parishin which they are situated. The Office of theSuperintendent Registrar holds copies of the approvalsand enters them in the Register of Approved Premises.

List of premises approved for the celebration of civilceremonies (those approved for civil partnerships aswell as marriages are emboldened) taken from theRegister of Approved Premises maintained by theSuperintendent Registrar.

ST BRELADE Atlantic Hotel 744101Beau Rivage 745983Hotel L’Horizon 734101Hotel La Place 744261Les Ormes 510230Old Court House 746433Reg’s Garden 743756St Brelade’s BayHotel 746141Somerville Hotel 741226

ST CLEMENT Samarès Manor 870551

GROUVILLELa Hougue Bie 633312Maison GoreyHotel 857775

ST HELIER 16 New Street 483193Banjo 850820Best Western Royal Hotel 726521Elizabeth Castle 633312Grand Hotel Jersey 722301Hotel Metropole 888811Hotel Revere 611111Jersey Museum 633312Jersey Opera House 511100Mayfair Hotel 874666Ommaroo Hotel 723493Ormer Restaurant 725100Pomme D’OrHotel 880110Radisson BluHotel 671100Royal Yacht Hotel 720511Savoy Hotel 727521Town Hall (inc. Old Magistrate’s Court) 811821Victoria College 633312Westhill Hotel 723260

ST LAWRENCE Hamptonne Country Life Museum 633312Hotel Cristina 758024

ST MARTIN Château La Chaire 863354Mont Orgueil Castle 633312

ST MARY Le Catel Fort 483193La Mare Wine Estate 481178

ST OUEN Moulin de Lecq 482818St Ouen’s Manor 481028

ST PETER Le Don Hilton 483193Greenhills Country Hotel 481042

ST SAVIOURChâteau Vermont 720030 Longueville Manor 725501Howard Hall, Howard Davis Park 448652

TRINITY Durrell Wildlife Conservation Trust 767755

Please note that this list isaccurate as at 11 February2015 and does not reflectany changes since thatdate

Choosing the style of yourwedding photography mayseem confusing at first so I hopethis short article will helpexplain the different optionsavailable to you and also helpyou choose your weddingphotographer.

Traditional or classicwedding photography

Typically this style was verypopular in the days of film andconcentrated on the keymoments of the day featuringgroup shots that are posed,making the images look veryformal and stiff. This style alsoinvolves a hands on approachfrom the photographer andrarely captures candid shots.Traditional weddingphotography gives a repeatableset of images between differentweddings.

Reportage ordocumentary stylewedding photography

Wedding photojournalism hasminimal involvement from thephotographer, essentiallycapturing the day as it unfoldsenabling them to capture yourday discreetly from a distance,essentially telling the story ofyour day through a set ofimages. Typically this stylewon’t include any posed orgroup shots.

Contemporary ormodern weddingphotography

Modern wedding photographyhas a much more relaxed andinformal approach whichcaptures the fun and candidmoments of the day as well asthe formal shots, with lessintervention from thephotographer. This style

captures your personalities aswell as producing more stylisedimages. This style of weddingphotography is very popularcurrently.

So what’s my style?

Essentially my style is acombination of documentaryand contemporary with acreative twist! Let me explain,certain parts of the day arenaturally shot in a documentarystyle such as the bridalpreparations, the ceremony,cutting of the cake and firstdance.

The locational shoot betweenthe ceremony and reception iswhere we have fun capturingnatural looking images with justgentle direction from me ifrequired using a combination ofnatural light as well as offcamera flash to produce a morestylised set of images. I’m alsohappy to shoot any groupphoto’s you wish as well asalways looking out for thosespecial candid fun moments.Often some of the best light isduring the wedding breakfast soI aim to get some fun shots ofyou both outside betweencoffee and desert. I’m also keento capture the party atmospherebeyond the first dance.

It’s very important that you feelrelaxed in front of the cameraand for this reason I include acomplementary pre weddingshoot with all full day weddingsto enable the couple to get usedto the camera for the big day aswell as capturing a lovely set ofinformal images in a favouriteIsland location such as thebeach or park.

Please feel free to contact meregarding your weddingphotography requirements on07797 717 583 or via my websitewww.ccpimages.co.uk

By Colin Cruickshank

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Who to register a birthwith

You should register the birth ofyour child with:

• the registrar of the parish in which s / he was born• Social Security

Registering a birth withthe registrar

When and how to register a birth

If your baby is born in Jersey, you must register the birth within 21 days.The birth must be registered with theregistrar of the parish in which the child was born.

If the birth is not registered within 21 days, the birth must be registered in the presence

of the Superintendent Registrar, aswell as the registrar of the parish in

which the baby was born.

This is a 'late registration' and a fee will becharged. You will need to give theSuperintendent Registrar the reason for thedelay in registering the birth.

It is your responsibility as the parents to registerthe birth of your child. If you are unable toregister the birth, the responsibility falls to thosewho were present at the birth and the people inwhose care the child may have been placed.

Married parents registering a birth

If you're married, either parent may register thebirth.

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Unmarried parentsregistering a birth

If you're not married, both of youmust attend for the father's detailsto be entered into the register.

If the father's details aren't enteredat the time of registration, it maybe possible to do so at a later date.

Your child's surname

You can choose which name to beregistered as your child's surname,regardless of marital status.

However, if you can't jointlychoose a surname for the child, thelaw determines what the surnameregistered will be:

• the father's surname if the mother and father are married to each other at the time of the child's birth• the mother's maiden surname if the mother and father aren't married to each other at the time of the child's birth and have not subsequently married

Getting a birthcertificate

It's free to register a birth if it'sdone so within 21 days of yourbaby being born.

You can get a certified extract fromthe register (a birth certificate)from the registrar of the parish inwhich the baby was born.

A full birth certificate costs £20 anda shortened form birth certificatecosts £5.

Stillbirths must be registered in asimilar manner as for live births.

Registering your childwith Social Security

Social Security tries to registereveryone from birth.

To register your child, you'll need tovisit the Social Security Departmentwith your child's original birthcertificate and we'll give your child aSocial Security number. You'll needthis number whenever you takeyour child to a doctor or pick up aprescription on your child’s behalf.

You can register a child up until theage of 16. Once your child turns 16,they'll need to come in and registerin person.

Foster careand adoption…Making a space in yourlife for a child is an amazingthing to doFoster carers and adopters make a huge difference tothe lives of children and young people. A supportiveand caring environment gives them the opportunity toachieve more and have higher aspirations. Fosteringand Adoption Jersey organise regular recruitment andawareness campaigns to raise the profile of Fosteringand Adoption in Jersey and to recruit more carers.There is no need to wait for a campaign as the teamare always keen to hear from people with an interestthroughout the year.

FosteringDedicated foster carers help make sure that being incare is no barrier to young people achieving theirambitions. In Jersey we need carers for all kinds ofchildren, from babies to teenagers. We have careleavers with success stories that show foster carers canliterally change lives.

If you foster a child with Fostering and Adoption Jersey,you’ll become part of a professional team which worksto support you 24/7. The fostering and adoption teamwill provide ongoing training, supervision and support,which will help carers to develop particular skills andabilities to look after children who through no fault oftheir own need to be looked after by foster carers.

As well as a fostering allowance, which provides for theday to day cost of looking after a child, further paymentis available to carers who have gained experience offostering and have undertaken relevant training. It’s upto you how far you want to go; if you wish to, you candevelop a genuine career in care by fostering a child.

If people are considering offering a permanent home toa child who is a little older, for example teenagers, longterm fostering may be something to think about. At thiscrucial time in their lives teenagers can benefitenormously from a secure base with foster carers whocan help them to move to independence once the timeis right.

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AdoptionAdoption is the legal process bywhich children, who cannot bebrought up by their own parents,become a full and permanentmember of a new family. Legalparental responsibility is transferredto the new family by the granting ofan adoption order by the Court.

Fostering and Adoption Jersey needsadopters for babies, toddlers andschool age children. If children havebrothers and sisters, if it all possible,we would like them to be adopted bythe same family so we would likeapplicants to consider whether theycould look after two or more children.Some children who need to beadopted may have additional needswhich can be a very specific disabilityor a general delay in theirdevelopment. It is the experience ofthe fostering and adoption team thatthese children thrive in adoptivefamilies, which makes looking afterthem a very rewarding experience.

Whilst providing a permanent homefor a child is a rewarding experience,this can also be challenging at times.In recognition of this, the fosteringand adoption team offers extensivepreparation, training and ongoingsupport.

Diversity infostering &adoptionChildren who need to be fostered oradopted come from a variety ofdifferent communities and we like ouradopters and foster carers to reflectthis. We therefore welcome peoplewho come from black or minorityethnic communities to come forward.

We are looking for all sorts of peopleso please don’t think we’ll turn youdown because you’re over 40, single,don’t own your own home or you arelesbian or gay. What we really needare people who can offer a child orbrothers and sisters a loving andsupportive family for life. We needpeople who can help a child recoverfrom the reasons why they came in tocare and can help them go on tothrive in a new family.

Everything youneed to knowIf you are interested in fosteringand adoption you can contact amember of the team by calling tel: 443970 or [email protected].

We will send you an information packwhich gives you more informationand we can arrange for a socialworker to visit you in your home. Thesocial worker will be able to answeryour questions and explain about theapproval process.

Alternatively you can have a look atour wwwgov.jewebpage for moreinformation and send us the enquiryform for a first visit.

We are looking forward to hearingfrom you.

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The death of a lovedone is a very difficultand distressing time.When someone diesyou may have a lot todeal with during a

time when you are likely to begrieving. For example, you may haveto pay tax and sort through financialmatters, such as the deceased's estate(property, possessions, money andinvestments).

A counselling service is available throughJersey’s health department. This service isfree, private and confidential. There is alsoa voluntary bereavement counsellingservice offered by Clarkson House. Thisservice is not usually available until at leastsix weeks after a loved one's death.

Making arrangements andwho to notify immediately

When someone dies there are manydecisions and arrangements to make, all ofwhich can be difficult in a time of grief.

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Coping withBereavement

There are a few steps that needto be taken shortly after thedeath:

• notify the family GP• register the death• find the will (the deceased person’s solicitor may have a copy if you can't find one)• begin funeral arrangements (you will need to check the will for any special requests)• inform the Social Security and Income Tax departments

The undertaker who you select toarrange the funeral will take youthrough everything that needs tobe done regarding funeralarrangements, and can provideinformation, assistance andguidance. A detailed list of who tocontact can be found below.

Registering a death

Every death that occurs in the Islandmust be registered by the registrarof the parish in which the deathoccurred within a period of five daysfrom the date of death. Usually theundertaker will arrange this.

If an inquest or post-mortemexamination is ordered, the periodof five days for registration isextended.

It is free to register a death, but acertified extract from the deathregister (a death certificate) can beobtained from the registrar of theparish in which the death occurredon payment of £20.00.

Stillbirths must be registered in asimilar manner as for live births.

Financial matters and probate.

When someone dies, the personresponsible for settling his or heraffairs and for administrating theestate is known as the executor oradministrator. Before you can actas an executor or administrator,you will normally have to get alegal document known as the‘grant of probate’ or, if there is no will, ‘letters of administration’.

The executor or administratormust also complete a tax return forthe year in which death occurredand settle any income tax due(including arrears of tax).

Payments and benefit

To help with funeral costs, aDeath Grant may be availablefrom Social Security.

Special payments are alsoavailable for people on lowincomes. If it is your husband or wife thathas died, you may also be eligiblefor widow's / widower's benefit.

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Death Grant: singlepayment

The Death Grant is currently asingle payment of £785.68, usuallypaid to the executors oradministrators of the deceased'swill, or to the person who has paidthe funeral expenses.

A Death Grant is paid on the deathof a person who has contributed tothe Social Security scheme.

Under certain circumstances, aDeath Grant can be paid when theperson who died didn't have anycontributions paid.

How to qualify for aDeath Grant

The grant will be paid if:

• the deceased had paid (or been credited with) sufficient contributions for a period of at least one year before they died or• a contribution was payable to the Social Security scheme in the month in which the death occurred• the person who died was living in Jersey at the time of their death

How to claim the Death Grant

The funeral director will usuallysend the death certificate to SocialSecurity together with details ofthe person to whom the grantapplication form should beforwarded to. Social Security willthen send out the Death Grantapplication form.

This form will need to becompleted and returned to SocialSecurity within six months of thedate of death.

If a person has died outside theIsland and/or if a Death Grant claimform has not been received, eitherthe original or certified copy of thedeath certificate can be sent in andSocial Security will send a form ifthe grant is payable.

Who will receive theDeath Grant

If there's a will or letters ofadministration, the grant is paid tothe executor or administrator.Otherwise, it's paid to the personwho has paid the funeral expenses.Only one grant can be paid inrespect of a person who has died.

Deaths outside theIsland

A Death Grant may be paid ifthe person who died:

• was receiving a Jersey Social Security benefit at the full rate or • normally lived in Jersey and died within six months of leaving the Island

Death of a child under 16

If a child age 16 or under dies, thegrant will be paid based on theSocial Security contributions madeby the mother or father.

A Death Grant cannot be paid inrespect of a still-born baby.

Special payments:

Social Security may be able to helpyou if you need an item or serviceas an emergency. You can apply toIncome Support for a SpecialPayment towards some expenses,but you must prove that youcannot afford to pay the costyourself.

To get a special payment, you mustbe in urgent need of the item orservice requested and must haveno other way of meeting the cost.

You can have a small amount ofsavings and still claim a specialpayment. You can read the IncomeSupport rates for a furtherexplanation.

Funeral payments

Social Security may be able to helptowards funeral expenses. Youmust put in your claim and receiveapproval before any funeralarrangements are made. This caninclude moving a body into or outof Jersey.

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Who else should youcontact

As well as informing peoplewho are close to the person, inmany cases you'll need to closedown accounts, or cancel orchange insurance details,subscriptions, agreements,payments or direct debits.

General contacts include• relatives and friends• employer / school• solicitor / accountant

Government departments and other organisations• Income Tax Department• Social Security Department• parish hall for rates, residential parking permits or return any driving licence• Customs and Immigration Service to return and cancel a passport• DVS to return car registration documents / change ownership

• financial organisations• general insurance companies - contents, car, travel, medical etc• any other company with which the deceased may have had rental, hire purchase or loan agreements• if the deceased was the first named on an insurance policy, make contact as early as possible possible to check that you are still insured• pension providers / life insurance companies• banks and building societies• mortgage provider• credit card providers / store cards

Utilities and householdcontacts• landlord or housing department if they rented a property• any private organisation / agency providing home help

• utility companies if accounts were in the deceased's name• Jersey Post, if mail needs re- directing• TV / internet companies with which the deceased had subscriptions

Other useful contacts• Bereavement Register and Deceased Preference Service to remove the deceased's name from mailing lists and databases• clubs / trade unions / associations with seasonal membership for cancellation and refunds• church / regular place of worship• social groups to which the deceased belonged• dentist• creditors - anyone to whom the deceased owed money• debtors - anyone who owed the deceased money

During theVictorian period afuneral was an elaborate affair,by the mid-twentieth century it hadbecome a very low key ceremony. The end ofthe 20th and the beginning of the 21stCentury has witnessed change to what wecall a ‘Traditional’ funeral service.

In Jersey, a large number of funerals are stillreligious and even non-traditional serviceswill often include some element of religion,but we are finding that the more traditionalaspects of a funeral, such as wearing black

andsingingof hymns,arebeginningto change

as more andmore families

choose their ownways to personalise their loved

one’s funeral. Many are now expressing a desireto celebrate the life of the individual who haspassed away, rather than mourning their death.

As funeral directors, we are able to makearrangements for both traditional and non-

traditional services. We give support, advice,guidance and options available to our clientfamilies. As funeral trends change, we needto provide for those changes.

Changingtrends in funerals

Coffins can be personalised with specialmotifs, made of environmentally friendlymaterials or in a loved one’s favouritecolour.

A black hearse is the traditional type oftransport to take a loved one on theirfinal journey; however we are able toprovide a silver hearse, horse-drawncarriage, a lorry, or even a motorbikewith a purpose built sidecar. These canbe used to reflect the character andinterests of the deceased.

Floral tributes can be of any shape orcolour, spelling of the name of a lovedone or shaped like a car or a footballbadge, and rather than floral tributes youcould ask for donations to a specificcharity.

Choosing a piece of music that meantsomething to your loved one can be apersonal tribute, or request a favouritehymn or a poem. You may wish to sharea story about your loved one, or ask theminister or civil celebrant to deliver areading.

The more traditional service is held at achurch or at the crematorium chapel, butyou are not restricted to this, as long asyou have the land owner’s permissionyou can have a funeral service whereveryou wish. A marquee in the back garden,at a local beauty spot or even on thebeach!

‘There are no wrongs or rights’ when itcomes to arranging a funeral. We are allindividuals and a funeral service shouldreflect that. There are many differentways in which a life can be rememberedand celebrated. Discuss with your funeraldirector what you would like to do, andfind out what options are availableRemember you do not have to stick to astandard template.

By Gary Tye, Dip FAA.Manager De Gruchy’s Funeral Care

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ParishRegistrars

A will provides certainty for yourfamily and friends at a time ofemotional distress and itensures that your estate isdistributed in accordance withyour wishes after your death.Even if the value of your estateis small, there are importantreasons why you should make awill.

Spouses/civil partners

While in many cases spouses orcivil partners own assets jointlywith each other, with suchassets passing automatically tothe survivor upon death, this isnot always the case. If assetsare not inherited under the ruleof survivorship, it can lead todifficulties where a deceasedhas died without leaving a will,or when the deceased haschosen to exclude his or herspouse or civil partners from awill. Unlike under English law,Jersey has certain provisions toensure that a surviving spouseand any surviving children areprovided for upon death.

Movable estate

You will need to think about whoyou would like to appoint asexecutor. You can have morethan one executor. The executorwill be the person appointed bythe will to administer yourestate and distribute yourproperty in accordance withyour wishes.

It is important to be aware thatwhilst you do not have to leaveyour assets to your family, if youmake a will of movable estateexcluding your spouse/civilpartner and/or child(ren), or youto choose to leave them lessthan their legal entitlement, thena claim can be made against

your executor by the aggrievedheir. This provision is known asLogitime and the extent of theclaim is as follows:

• A spouse/civil partner can claim household effects and two-thirds of the net movable estate if there are no children. • If there are children, then the spouse/civil partner’s share is restricted to one-third of the net movable estate and the children can claim another one-third share of the net movable estate. • If there is a child or children but no spouse/civil partner, then the child or children are entitled to claim two-thirds of the net movable estate. In each of these cases, the remaining third of the estate passes in accordance with the terms of the Will.

The term “household effects” isdefined in the Wills andSuccessions (Jersey) law 1993(as amended) and meansarticles of household orpersonal use or ornamentnormally situate in order aroundthe matrimonial/civil partnershiphome. The definition is subjectto exceptions and excludes,amongst other things, motorvehicles, money, an item orgroup of item over £10,000 anditems used wholly or principallyfor business purposes.

If you have neither spouse/civilpartner nor any children, youhave full testamentary freedomto leave your movable estateassets to whomever you wish.

If you die without having madea valid will of your moveableestate, you are said to have diedintestate and in such cases yourestate will be distributed asfollows:

If there is a survivingspouse/civil partner but noissue, the surviving spouse/civilpartner is entitled to the wholeof the net movable estate.Where the deceased is survivedby both a spouse/civil partnerand issue, the surviving spouseis entitled to the householdeffects (as described above),other movable estate to thevalue of £30,000 and one half ofthe remainder of the netmovable estate. The issue areentitled to the other half of thenet movable estate.

Immovable estate

The general rule is that you arefree to leave your immovableestate to whoever you choose.However, if you die testateleaving a spouse or civil partner,your spouse or civil partner maybe entitled to a right to the lifeenjoyment of one third of yourimmovable estate.

If a spouse/civil partner diesintestate leaving issue, then thesurviving spouse/civil partnerwill receive a life enjoyment ofthe matrimonial home and anequal share in the reversionaryownership of the immovableestate. If the deceased leavesno surviving children, then thesurviving spouse/civil partner isentitled to the whole of theimmovable estate.

In conclusion in absence of awill the law will dictate who willinherit your assets thereforelegal advice is needed to ensureyour loved ones are provided forin your will.

By Natalie JennerParslows

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Vibert Marquees was first establishedby Mr Ronald Vibert in 1979, it has

since grown into thelargest marqueecompany to offer aservice of the higheststandard in Jersey.

In January 2008 the companywas bought by the Vautierfamily, Mr Nigel Vautier themanaging director of thecompany vows to maintain theprestigious reputation that MrVibert gained.

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offer a range of flooring, including; traditionalmatting, event floor, wooden floor and carpet in arange of colours.

Tailored quotations are supplied incorporating yourrequirements following your meeting with Nigelafter discuss all possibilities for your special day,party or event.

We offer some of the most beautiful sites on theisland with outstanding sea views and picturesquesettings. Alternatively if you have a private site,determined suitable by a site visit we are more thenhappy to supply a marquee.

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