Landlord and Tenant update
March 25, 2015
A frequent headache for commercial landlords, particularly those with a sizeable portfolio that needs keeping track of, is the position when leases that have been contracted out of the Landlord and Tenant Act 1954 expire. In such cases where the...
The Importance of making Lasting Powers of Attorney
March 24, 2015
I often have clients say to me that they do not need a Power of Attorney as they are not old enough to need one yet, and when the time comes they will make one. I find that clients are...
First time buyers – a helping hand to get a foot on the property ladder
March 22, 2015
It is a common fact that millions of aspiring first time buyers are struggling to get a foot on the property ladder. We are all aware that when purchasing a property a substantial deposit is required and whilst we are...
A Word of Warning – Possible Comeback if no Final Financial Order Secured at the Time of your Divorce
March 13, 2015
A ruling handed down by the Supreme Court this week has underlined the fact that there is no time limit for couples who are divorced, from making an application to the Court for a financial settlement – even if their...
Spousal Maintenance cannot be ‘A Meal Ticket for Life’
March 9, 2015
A recent Court of Appeal decision has illustrated a change in the way the Family Court is considering spousal maintenance claims. Tracey Wright, the ex-wife of racehorse surgeon, Ian Wright, appealed against a decision that his maintenance payments should be...
Costs reduced for failure to mediate
February 26, 2015
The High Court has penalised a successful defendant for failing to mediate by awarding it only two-thirds of its costs even though it won. The defendant did agree to a round table meeting or mediation but then changed its mind...
Accepting Contract Terms By Conduct
February 19, 2015
In a recent Court of Appeal case the Court had to decide whether a party was bound by a contract when he had not signed the contract document. The Court decided that the mode of acceptance is for the benefit...
Valentine sweethearts urged to update their will this February 14
February 12, 2015
Blissfully loved-up couples planning on tying the knot this year should change their will to reflect their new circumstances. Many people are not aware that getting married automatically invalidates your will. That means if you don’t update it, you might...
Child Contact Arrangements
January 28, 2015
This is often a contentious issue for many separated parents particularly so during holiday periods and Christmas time regardless of how long ago they separated. Following changes in the law, parents are now required to attend mediation prior to commencing...
Getting Ready for Shared Parental Leave
January 26, 2015
Employers need to get ready for a significant change in the rights of employees who are parents. Parents of babies expected on or after 5th April 2015 will be able to convert the mother’s maternity leave into shared parental leave....