Once Ruth Sampson had made up her mind that law would be her chosen career, she embarked on a process of University study and on-the-job training to acquire the necessary … Read From Trainee to Director – A profile of Property Expert Ruth Sampson
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Not all break ups that result in divorce are acrimonious – following the demise of the Chris Martin/Gwyneth Paltrow relationship in 2014, divorce is seen differently with couples agreeing to … Read Is a ‘happy’ divorce possible?
Having a Will in place will provide peace of mind when it comes to appointing guardians to look after your children. Hopefully the guardians will never have to take up … Read To trust or not to trust?
Wright-v-Wright – Court of Appeal (February 2015) – A meal Ticket for Life?
The Court of Appeal decision in the case of Mr & Mrs Wright has been widely reported … Read Financial Remedy Orders – recent developments
The mortgage rate war among lenders has resulted in fixed rates falling to record lows, which is good news for borrowers!
It is now possible to fix rates for up … Read Mortgage rates hit record lows!
House prices reportedly rocketed in 2014, with the highest increases seen in London and the South East. According to data collected by Zoopla [1], the average property value in the … Read HOUSE PRICES IN 2015
The Anti-Social Behaviour, Crime and Policing Act 2014 has been reformed and a community protection notice may now be issued when a person’s conduct is having a harmful effect on … Read ASBO – FOR JAPANESE KNOTWEED!
Since the 4th December this year stamp duty has changed dramatically.
Before the reform stamp duty was charged on the whole of the purchase price. It is now levied progressively, … Read Changes to Stamp Duty Land Tax
Christmas and New Year are just around the corner and I am sure that many of you reading this blog will make resolutions (as I will) that are ultimately doomed … Read New Years Resolution – make a Will
Legal Aid has now been stopped for most family cases save for parents whose children have been removed by the local authority, proven domestic abuse cases and exceptional cases.