Blog Category: Insights
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News & Insights
Martin Lewis Money Show – Having difficult decisions with lov...
On Martin Lewis’ Money Show this week, he covered the 3 unpleasant events which many individuals and families try to avoid thinking about...
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International Women’s Day 2023
It is remarkable now to think that December 2022 marked the 100th anniversary of the admission of the first female solicitor in England. ...
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Property Ownership Before Marriage: Important Lessons
A recent case in the Court of Appeal has reinforced the legal requirements for unmarried couples owning property together. Before looking...
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Appointing Guardians in your Will
The appointment of guardians, and their rights and responsibilities, is governed by the Children Act 1989. In short, this includes the da...
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Why Update Your Will?
We all have the best of intentions at the beginning of a year to bring some positivity to our lives and start the year afresh. What about...
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Growth continues at Morr & Co with addition of two new partners
Leading regional law firm Morr & Co are delighted to announce the appointment of two new Partners. Chris Darvill joined as Partner in...
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Good Divorce Week | Alternative Dispute Resolution
It’s Good Divorce week – so what is a good divorce? The concept of divorcing well may seem out of reach for couples as they deal wi...
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When is a Settlement not a Settlement? Part 36 and the Party Wall e...
In a surprising decision that will likely raise many eyebrows from lawyers and surveyors, His Honour Judge Parfitt has concluded in Ashe ...
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The risks of negotiating a divorce settlement directly with your sp...
This week a case has made headlines which showcases the risks of negotiating a divorce settlement directly with your spouse, referred to ...
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Calling Time!
Strict 6-month time limit upheld for spouse to make claim under the Inheritance (Provision for Family and Dependents) Act 1975. Dale-Goug...
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What happens if you die intestate?
In the news recently, it was announced that the late Chadwick Boseman died without making a Will and his estate will be divided between h...
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Huge pay-out awarded to banker who was unfairly dismissed to appeas...
Employment tribunal orders bank to re-instate employee and pay him £1.5m for lost salary and benefits after he was wrongly accused of man...
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What to consider as a tenant taking on office space
As we emerge from the Covid-19 pandemic, with no further national restrictions, companies may be considering relocating, or re-taking, of...
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Court of Protection Pilot Scheme
In this article, Trainee Solicitor, Alexandra Milson, looks at the pilot scheme for online case management introduced last year by the Co...
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Spousal Maintenance and Capitalisation
Table of Contents What is spousal maintenance? Question: I am getting a divorce and want to avoid spousal maintenance. Can I get a Clean ...
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Update your will week 2022
Latest research by Solicitors for the Elderly (SFE) revealed that almost half of all people living in the UK who have a will haven’t upda...