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• Removing one of the myths of Family Law

  • PostedJuly 27, 2016
  

  In divorce proceedings it is the Decree Absolute which ends the marriage between the parties. The making of a Decree Absolute can have certain financial implications particularly if a financial settlement has not been reached or determined, particularly with reference to pensions.

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• The Rise of Inheritance Act Claims

  • PostedJuly 22, 2016
  

  There has been an increase in recent years of claims under the Inheritance Act 1975. The recent well reported case of Ilott v Mitson is a good illustration of the type of claim that can be made under the Act. If you are involved in a dispute over a will or have suspicions over how a will was prepared it is important to contact a contentious probate expert.

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• Landlord and Tenant Act 1954 – In or Out?

  • PostedJuly 13, 2016

  There have arguably been more pressing in/out decisions to make recently, however, the decision made at the negotiation stage as to whether a lease will be within or outside the security of tenure provisions of the Landlord and Tenant Act 1954 (LTA) can have important consequences at the end of the lease term.

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• Bribery and corruption – addressing the risk

  • PostedJune 29, 2016
  

  1st July marks the fifth anniversary of the coming into force of the Bribery Act 2010 which introduced changes in the law that could significantly impact upon your business both in the UK and abroad. Before the Bribery Act the crime of bribery was confined to transactions involving public officials and agents but now it covers all transactions.

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• An every day story of domestic violence

  • PostedJune 24, 2016
  

  Tim Adkin, Family Solicitor, discusses how the radio programme The Archers has brought domestic violence and coercive behaviour very much into public consciousness and awareness.

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• Proud to be Stroud – Stroud Life Business Awards judging panel

  • PostedJune 2, 2016
  

  We are excited to be part of the Stroud Life Business Awards judging panel again this year. Proud to be sponsoring the awards for the sixth year in a row, coming together to celebrate local businesses and professionals.

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