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Since the ‘no fault divorce’ was introduced by the Divorce, Dissolution and Separation Act 2020 over one year ago, there has been a rise in couples making divorce applications without legal representation. Although the purpose of the no-fault divorce was to make for a more amicable and straightforward process by removing the requirement to apportion blame, it has resulted in fewer people seeking legal advice on the financial remedies available to them.
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Sometimes getting to the point of obtaining a Judgment against a defendant can prove to be only half the battle. This can cause further frustration for a claimant who has done everything possible to successfully pursue a claim through the Courts.
Courts, however, will not interfere in actually making defendants pay any Judgment sums ordered. It is for claimants to carefully decide upon what might be the most appropriate method of enforcement available to get their money.
It can be difficult to get on the property ladder, especially in current times when, with ever-rising property prices, it is near impossible to escape news of the struggle aspiring homeowners face.
April is always a key date in the employment law calendar when a number of important changes usually take place. This year is no exception. With rises in National Minimum Wage rates, gender pay gap reporting deadlines increases to statutory benefits and Tribunal compensation, businesses need to ensure that they are on top of the latest developments and stay compliant with the law.
Larken & Co are delighted to welcome Luke Tattersall-Smith to the team. Luke specialises in commercial property transactions, acting in freehold and leasehold sales and purchases, lease grants & renewals, site acquisition and disposal, strategic land contracts and related commercial finance/ securitisation. He has experience in acting for a range of clients, from property developers and house builders to a variety of private clients, charities and farm partnerships.
Mothering Sunday is fast approaching (Sunday 19th March 2023), when mothers, grandmothers, godmothers, and stepmothers are celebrated. It is usually a special time of the year which entails a gathering of family members exchanging warm wishes and love, but this isn’t always the case, especially if there has been a relationship breakdown. It can be an anxious time of year for parents who are separated or divorced, with many mothers not knowing whether they will get the chance to spend time with their children.
With the start of another new year, now is the perfect time to take stock of your affairs and ensure you have everything in order. A good place to begin is to have a Will in place which reflects your wishes when you die and ensures your loved ones are taken care of. Your Will is one of the most important documents you make in your life, so it is vitally important you get it right.
As much as we may wish to avoid the issue, death is a fact of life. As Benjamin Franklin once famously said, “in this world, nothing can be said to be certain, except death and taxes”.
With leading organisations including The Law Society, The Money Advice Service, Citizens Advice, and Age UK all recommending that people should make a Will, it is a surprising fact that the majority of adults in the UK do not have one. Does this include you?
Here are answers three common questions about making a Will.
As the nation marks the Platinum Jubilee of Queen Elizabeth II and prepares to celebrate this momentous and historic occasion over the Jubilee weekend, we take a look at some of the incredible laws and powers that the Queen holds:
A few months into 2022, we have already seen several new laws and rules coming into place over various sectors, from divorce and driving to environmental issues, with yet more changes to take effect later in the year.
Given that these rules and changes affect many of us in our day-to-day lives, it is useful to remind ourselves of what they are and what sort of impact they may have upon us.
As part of the Government’s measures to help the country and the economy as we continue to deal with the effects of the coronavirus pandemic, the Chancellor announced last month a temporary reduction in Stamp Duty Land Tax (SDLT) on residential properties.
The relief applies to residential property purchases from 1 July 2020 to 31 March 2021 inclusive. This temporary reduction represents good news to many thousands of people and the UK property market generally. The SDLT threshold has been raised from £125,000 to £500,000 which will result in an average saving of approximately £4,500 and a possible total saving of £15,000 per transaction.
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