Spouses have financial claims against the other in the event of Divorce, in terms of property/savings, income and pensions, and the Courts have a range of powers to deal with these claims. At present however, unmarried couples who live together do not have the same rights. At this point in time, cohabitees have no automatic […]
There are several ways of having a Will written. The main thing to consider when choosing a method of Will writing is, is it going to be valid? Whilst most are concerned with the content of the Will itself, many do not know what constitutes a valid Will. All too often we see that ‘do […]
Neil John, a personal injury specialist solicitor at Fraser Dawbarns, has obtained a settlement of a little over £20,000 for a local client who suffered injuries to his shoulder during a road collision. The client was driving when another car hit his vehicle from the side. Neil comments: “The client is self-employed in a manual […]
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The Law is clear that whilst education is compulsory, school attendance is not, and the State should only intervene where there is evidence that a child is not receiving “suitable” education. There is no presumption that State education is the best form of education, or that home education is unsuitable. The number of children being […]
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Personal injury claim specialist Neil John has obtained a £12,500 settlement for a man who was concussed after a shop sign fell on his head in Cambridgeshire. The client also suffered a psychological injury and needing counselling as a result of the incident. Neil comments: “Everyone who owns business premises will be aware that they […]
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Local law firm Fraser Dawbarns LLP have the pleasure of celebrating Maggie Bennett’s 50 years of service at the firm. Maggie joined the firm in 1972 as a secretary at the Wisbech office located on York Row, where she still works in the Private Client department. At the time, the firm was called Dawbarns Barr […]
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Endometriosis is an often-silent condition where cells similar to the cells found in the lining of the womb are found elsewhere in the body. Endometriosis can affect women and those assigned female at birth from puberty to menopause, and can cause devastating effects. Symptoms can include chronic pain, fatigue, depression, fertility issues and difficulty in […]
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Personal injury specialist Neil John, who heads the Civil Litigation team at Fraser Dawbarns, has successfully settled a claim for a local woman in her 20s who suffered a fall at work, resulting in injuries to her face. Neil says: “Whatever the nature of someone’s injury, we will always stress the importance of getting the […]
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Since October 2008, it is a legal requirement for rental properties in England and Wales to have an Energy Performance Certificate (EPC). This is carried out by a registered energy assessor and is simply an assessment of your property’s energy efficiency. Your assessor will look at things such as windows, roofs, walls, insulation, and any […]
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Last week, a video went viral on social media showing West Ham star Kurt Zouma subjecting his pet cat to abuse. There has been significant backlash, including sponsors of West Ham United withdrawing from sponsorship deals. In the wider world, there are growing concerns about the impact of social media on businesses and employees alike. […]
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