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Commercial Landlords: Understanding Your Responsibilities

As a commercial landlord, it can often feel like you're navigating a maze of obligations and responsibilities. From ensuring the safety of the premises to managing the terms of your lease agreements, it's a line of work that requires careful attention to detail.

14.5.2024Read more...

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The Court's Approach to Mediation

On 29th April 2024 the Family Procedure Rules were updated so as to bolster the requirement for mediation in family law disputes.

30.4.2024Read more...

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Delays and knowledge gap hit hard for splitting couples

Divorce rates are on the decline according to the latest official statistics, with just over 80,000 completed in 2022, down by almost 30% from 113,505 in 2021, but delays in the family courts mean couples are waiting longer than ever to finalise the parting of their ways.

16.4.2024Read more...

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Financial Court Orders

It has been widely reported that after many years of campaigning that the law in respect of the procedural part of divorce changed in April 2022.

22.1.2024Read more...

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Why Everyone Needs a Will

In today's fast-paced world, it's easy to put off important tasks, and writing a will is often one of them. However, having a will is crucial for ensuring your wishes are carried out after your death and providing peace of mind to your loved ones.

19.1.2024Read more...

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Common Myths about Inheritance Tax Planning: Busting the Misconceptions

Inheritance tax planning is a crucial aspect of financial management, yet it is often shrouded in misconceptions and myths. As the New Year begins, it's an opportune time to debunk these common misunderstandings and shed light on the realities of effective inheritance tax planning.

2.1.2024Read more...

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Supporting rocky relationships through the hard times

The family-focus of Christmas is often followed in January with news of unhappy couples calling it quits, leading to so-called Divorce Day, as family lawyers receive a surge of enquiries when they re-open after the break.

12.12.2023Read more...

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Cohabitation: What are the rules?

Cohabitation has become increasingly common, with more and more couples choosing to live together without getting married or entering into a civil partnership. However, it is important to note that cohabiting couples do not have the same legal rights and protections as married couples.

8.12.2023Read more...

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The Significance of Pensions in Divorce

Divorce is a complex and emotionally charged process, which often raises financial implications. The division of assets is a crucial element of divorce proceedings, and one often overlooked aspect of this division is pensions.

24.11.2023Read more...

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