Due to factors such as time and cost, it may sometimes seem easier and cheaper for separated couples to ‘do your own divorce.’ However, there can be pitfalls for the unwary. This case study shows why. A couple’s marriage had lasted for over ten years before they separated. They lived in a Housing Association property, each […]
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As a good employer, you will always have your team’s wellbeing in mind. This can, and should, extend to being supportive whenever you realise that someone is going through a family break up. So, what can you do in practical terms? The most important thing is usually to be flexible where possible. Legally, employees have […]
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It seems that it can. In late 2023, the Court of Appeal handed down judgment in an insurance case with a result which may surprise many. In 1942, during the so-called Beidecker campaign, a 2200lb bomb was dropped by the Luftwaffe on Exeter. It did not explode. Jump forward to 2021 and the bomb is […]
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Upon death, a person’s estate will be valued for Inheritance Tax (IHT) purposes to include all of their assets and take into account any outstanding liabilities. Account will also be taken of any lifetime gifts that a person may have made. Certain gifts made in the seven-year period prior to a person’s death will also […]
All renewable energy developments which operate by way of Lease should consider what happens at the end of the Lease. In particular, the yielding up obligation on the Tenant and what happens if the Tenant either fails to yield up the property in a suitable state or is in financial difficulty so as not able […]
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Many of us may find ourselves involved in a divorce or civil partnership dissolution at some point in our lives, and for business owners this will certainly have an impact on their commercial activities. The law regards a family business as an asset or indeed a financial resource, alongside the matrimonial home, investments, and pensions. […]
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Menopause is a natural stage in a woman’s life, but it can bring about various physical and emotional challenges. It is hoped that employers will be sympathetic to any of its employees experiencing menopausal symptoms, however, this may not always be the case. Employees who feel they are being forced out of their job due […]
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The menopause is a natural phase of life, typically occurring between 45 and 55 years of age, however, it can affect women at a much younger age. Given that our population are living and working for longer, sometimes past retirement age, it is crucial for employers to be aware of the menopause and its variety […]
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Powers of Attorney enable people you trust to look after your affairs if you are unable to handle them yourself. If you haven’t yet put a Power of Attorney (POA) in place, or you are relying on an Enduring Power of Attorney (EPA), are you sure that you and those closest to you are protected […]
When you buy a property, it will sometimes come with restrictive covenants. Purchasers often ask us “it is my property… why am I not allowed to erect a shed in my garden or keep a caravan on my drive without seeking the original developer’s consent?” This is a logical question, but it is important to […]
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