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 [...]
Marriage Week UK ended on Valentine’s Day. I understand this was deliberate and simply a quirk of the calendar with the most romantic day of the year falling on a Monday. Slightly ironic though. Would it not have been better to start Marriage Week on February 14! The week celebrates commitment and the importance of [...]
As family law specialists, we would always advise clients involved in divorce proceedings to keep a level head, look for a fair settlement and to secure a Clean Break Order to draw a line under the settlement once and for all. In short, be sensible, fair and final. If an individual really does not agree [...]
I can’t help wondering if there was more to the now former Shadow Chancellor Alan Johnson stepping down than meets the eye. The official reason was the classic “personal reasons” and to spend more time with his family at a difficult time. Rumours abound that it has to do with his wife Laura allegedly having a [...]
When it comes down to it, I believe divorce comes down to two things. Between newspapers, television, magazines, the Government, friends, family and particularly law firms, the amount of time dedicated to talking about different aspects of divorce and relationships breakdown can make it all seem pretty confusing. This does not help someone who is [...]
Ladies and Gentlemen Please find attached this week’s Bulletin which contains the following points: The first major takeover tussle of 2011 started as Smith & Nephew were rumoured to be of interest to US company Johnson & Johnson BP announced a deal with Russia that results in new shares being issued amounting to 5% of [...]
Financial Services Compensation Scheme The Financial Services Compensation Scheme has been reviewed and some changes were implemented on 1 January 2011. Deposit Guarantee Limit Increase The deposit compensation limit increased on 1st January from £50,000 to £85,000 per person, per authorised firm (£170,000 for a joint account).
I seem to spend too much of my time dwelling on divorce. Perhaps not surprising, you might think, for a divorce lawyer ? True. I won’t beat myself up about it. However, our outlook remains that we would prefer it if fewer relationships failed, more people stayed married and there were fewer children either splitting their [...]
Ever wanted to know how to make your own roman blinds? This one day course, held in my fully equipped workroom, will show you how. After a discussion of the materials and components needed and with various styles being shown, you will make a sample roman blind using professional techniques to take home along with [...]
MONDAY 18 OCTOBER 2010 This weekly Briefing Note aims to pick out some of the key financial and economic issues touched on in the press over recent days and from time to time includes the views of some of our independent fund managers. All eyes on the US the Chairman of the Federal Reserve, Ben [...]