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When boundary fences are damaged, either through high winds or simply due to age, it is a common query as to who is responsible for replacing them. Sometimes, the deeds will make specific reference to…

When a person undergoes gender reassignment surgery it can raise questions as to whether they still inherit if a Will refers to their birth name and previous gender. Should their parents change their Wills to…

2020 is set to be a busy year for landlords with the following issues already on the radar: Trecarrell House Limited v Rouncefield (B5/2019/0499) At the end of January 2020 the above case was heard…

As life has become more complicated so have divorce and financial remedy proceedings. More and more cases need intervention by a third party who for a plethora of reasons may need to become a party…

Divorce is never easy and is an emotional time for all concerned. Don’t let your emotions cause costly mistakes. It’s all too easy to become embroiled in who is right and who is wrong and…

Litigation Partner, Stephen Eccles and Residential Property Team Assistant, Lorraine Clarkson have teamed up to compete at the annual St Luke’s Hospice Strictly Come Dancing fundraising event on 14 March 2020.Stephen and Lorraine are one of…

The start of the year is often a time of reflection when many people decide to make changes and address problems in their personal relationships.Whether you are thinking about ending your marriage, dissolving your civil…

Ask any business owner about their biggest operating problems and late payment of invoices will almost certainly feature highly on any list of complaints. Strong cashflow is after all the lifeblood of all small businesses,…

Can you actually force a parent to ‘be’ a parent when they decide that the role isn’t for them? We look at the legal side of this debate. A difficult family situation ​As a family…

Social media usage is one of the most popular online activities. In 2019, an estimated 3.5 billion people were using social media worldwide. Almost every client who is involved in family proceedings has a social…