Fact Sheet - Ancillary Relief
Settling the financial arrangements during/after divorce proceedings can prove lengthy, difficult and be far more complicated than the actual separation. The settling of financial matters on divorce or dissolution of civil partnership..... Read more...

Fact Sheet - Children and Divorce
Children are a solicitor’s invisible client, as even though the parent may be our client, it is of vital importance to consider the effect of our client’s actions on any child of the family involved in the proceedings. We therefore attend to such..... Read more...

Fact Sheet - Corporate Insolvency
Unfortunately, given the current climate which we are facing as a national and global economy corporate insolvency is a matter which more and more..... Read more...

Fact Sheet - Debt Collection
Especially in the current difficult financial climate, debt collection is a subject near the forefront of all business people’s thoughts..... Read more...

Fact Sheet - Disrepairs
As a tenant you have the right to have your accommodation kept in a reasonable state of repair. Your tenancy agreement may provide details of you and your landlord’s responsibilities with regard to repairs to the accommodation..... Read more...

Fact Sheet - Divorce and Bankruptcy
It is usually the case that where a spouse is declared bankrupt, it will have an effect on the other party too. This is due to the fact that a Trustee in Bankruptcy is under a duty to investigate any assets that may be available for the benefit of the creditors..... Read more...

Fact Sheet - Divorce
There is a one year rule applicable whereby no divorce proceedings can begin until one year after the marriage. The reason for this restriction is to discourage over-hasty decisions to end short marriages. This rule cannot be waived in any circumstances..... Read more...

Fact Sheet - Government Mortgage Rescue Schemes
This is a new government scheme designed to help most vulnerable families who are experiencing difficulties making mortgage repayments.
The scheme is run by your local housing authority.... Read more...

Fact Sheet - Leasehold Valuation Tribunals ("LVT")
If you are a Leaseholder and have a dispute with your freeholder, you may be able to resolve your dispute by applying to the Leasehold Valuation Tribunal (“LVT”).... Read more...

Fact Sheet - Pre-Nuptial Agreements
A Pre-Nuptial Agreement is a contract entered into prior to marriage by the people intending to marry. The content of the agreement can vary widely, but commonly includes provisions for divisions of property and spousal support in the event of divorce..... Read more...

Fact Sheet - Repossessions
If you are a homeowner, you may find yourself falling into mortgage arrears in this current climate. This may leave you open to a claim by your lender for the repossession of your property. We would advise you to contact your lender and seek to negotiate a payment proposal agreement before your lender... Read more...

Fact Sheet - Trustees Remuneration
The provisions of the Insolvency Act 1986 and the Insolvency Rules 1986 give some guidance as to how a Trustee’s remuneration is to be fixed..... Read more...