Representing yourself in court in a family law case is looking increasingly appealing for some in the current climate. Changes in Legal Aid rules to slash eligibility for money to support divorce cases is one big reason on the face of it. Another is along similar lines but more general – in the tight economic [...]
There has been some debate in the last week about Living Together (Cohabitation) Agreements. Despite the Government stepping back from a plan to introduce similar rights for unmarried couples as those who are married, like claims on property and pensions in the event of a split, the Law Society is suggesting that a properly drawn-up [...]
For those with little or no experience of curtain making, as well as those who want to improve on their skills and learn the ‘proper’ techniques. The following topics are covered: – Tracks and poles – Taped curtain headings – Measuring and estimating fabric requirements – Locked in linings and mitred corners Students will make [...]
With all the focus on the Legal Services Act – the so called Tesco’s Law – which comes into force in October, little attention has been given to another potential innovation in the sector launched in the US recently and set to come to the UK shortly. The snappily titled Rocket Lawyer, from the venture [...]
Divorce is rarely funny, so I think it is a real testament to our British sense of humour that we can find things to laugh about in separation. These days, you are as likely to hear a comedian joke about pre-nups or division of assets as tell tales about the mother in law. Listening to [...]
Ladies and Gentlemen Please find attached this week’s Bulletin which contains the following points: Commodity prices suffer their worst week for two and a half years on fears of stalling global recovery Positive US jobs news helps equity markets recover some ground Threat of Greek default sparks another round of eurozone uncertainty Bank of England [...]
It is no secret that fewer people are getting married. In 2009, the latest (provisional) figures available (again statisticians, why the delay?) 231, 490 couples said “I do”, the lowest since 1895. To put it another way, 8.4 people per 1,000 in 2009 compared to 8.7 in 2008. Neither is it a secret that the [...]
I always watch the Budget with interest. The pantomime that goes with it is often as entertaining as any comedy programme you’ll see on television. There are villains, cheers, boos and backstabbing. It is particularly entertaining coming soon after a general election where there has been a change of the guard. The former Government is [...]
Looking at the various press items over the past week we learn that credit and debit card fraud is falling but that identity theft is becoming more sophisticated and we are warned within an inch of our lives that there are enough people out there looking to steal our identity and have their way with [...]
As April 6 looms ever closer, the more we can understand about the impact of the New Family Law Procedure Rules 2010, the better. I think people do have a perception that the law is, more often than not, black and white. Guilty/not guilty. Divorced/married. It follows therefore that lawyers should all be very clear [...]