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10 family law questions people ask about getting a divorce

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Divorce is one of the most emotionally and legally challenging experiences a person can go through. Whether you're just beginning to consider separation or already navigating the process, it's natural to have questions—lots of them. From child...

Selling your shares in an SME

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Selling your shares in a small or medium-sized enterprise (SME) is a significant step, often marking a new chapter in your business journey. It is a process that involves a variety of complex legal and financial considerations, and it requires careful...

The risks of using an unqualified Will writer

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Making a Will is one of the most important steps you can take to protect your family and ensure your wishes are carried out after your death. Yet the quality of the Will itself is vital.  A document that is poorly drafted or unclear can create...

Advance care planning: How we can help you plan for the future

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It’s something to celebrate that more people enjoy longer lives these days, but it also brings with it the challenge of planning for future care needs. Advance care planning is about preparing for the possibility that you or your loved ones may need...

Resolving a shareholder dispute over a rights issue

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If a company wants to raise money by issuing additional shares then, under company legislation, it is obliged to offer these shares to existing shareholders first. If this does not happen, this can be a breach of a shareholder’s rights. Sometimes the...

Effective pricing clauses in your contracts

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Volatility in international markets and the rising cost of living may be forcing you to consider increasing the prices of your goods or services. However, getting your customers onboard with any increases will be a lot easier if your contract already allows...

Cohabitation agreements and declarations of trust

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It is a common misapprehension that if you live with someone long enough, your relationship transforms into a ‘common law marriage’ and you acquire the same legal rights over each other’s property and assets as a married couple. However,...

Later life planning for and protecting children with needs

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When thinking about your Will and estate planning , you need to consider not only how much you leave to your loved ones, but how and when they will receive it. This becomes especially important where children or other beneficiaries may be vulnerable...

Negotiating an agreement for lease - tips for landlords

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If you have agreed a commercial letting but need to complete works before your tenant can move in, an agreement for lease is a useful way to make sure your tenant is tied in.  It is a formal contract under which you and your tenant agree to enter into...

Trust or Trap? The hidden dangers of asset protection trusts

Sharon Richardson
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North Yorkshire expert warns of a ‘trust mis-selling scandal’ costing UK consumers thousands Families paying up to £5,000 for misleading asset protection schemes that don’t deliver, and offer false promises of shielding them from...

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