Taking on a commercial lease can involve huge commitments in terms of how much a business owner will have to pay, as well as the length of the agreement. Once you have found the right property for your needs the sensible choice is to instruct an experienced commercial property lawyer to guide you through the…
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July 9, 2018
July 9, 2018
It is not always possible for separating couples to agree on the future care of their children. Making child arrangements does not form part of a divorce settlement in England and Wales so in cases where parents cannot agree it may be necessary to apply to the Court for a Child Arrangement Order (CAO). A…
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July 5, 2018
Social media postings used as evidence In any matter before the Family Court, the court has to consider the evidence before it. However, what many people fail to realise is that statements they make on Facebook, text messages they send to an ex partner or photographs posted on any social media platform can (and will)…
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July 2, 2018
Unmarried partners have no right to inherit from each other unless a valid will is in place, whether they have been in a long-term relationship, whether they share a property, or whether they have children. There is a widespread belief that co-habiting couples are in a “common law marriage” and that they have the same…
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June 18, 2018
Most business owners find their time is taken up by the day to day running of their business and their plans to expand it. However, it is essential to consider what would happen to the business if the owner died, whether the business in question is a sole trader, partnership or limited company. Firstly, all…
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June 13, 2018
You may have made a will or thought about the money, property and personal items you want to pass on but have you considered your digital legacy? With London Tech Week taking place this week it reminds us that although digital legacy is a relatively new phenomenon it is becoming increasingly talked about. The Law…
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May 29, 2018
Those of you with an interest in golf will know that the next Ryder Cup tournament will be played at the end of September, 2018, with a French golf course hosting the event for the first time. But did you know that the first, unofficial, Ryder Cup was held at St Albans’ very own Verulam…
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May 29, 2018
Bretherton Law is proud of its association with the city and people of St Albans and its surrounding districts going back over 50 years. The business began operating in 1965, from an office on Romeland Hill with views of St Albans Abbey, the Abbey Gateway and St Albans Boys School, and we have always been…
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May 21, 2018
Like several members of staff at Bretherton Law your commuting route into St Albans from the north and west may bring you into the city along the A5183, otherwise known as Verulam Road. Crawling through the rush hour traffic the mind seeks out anything to make the time pass. On one such journey recently the…
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May 21, 2018
There’s no doubt that moving home is one of the most challenging life events that anyone can go through. It’s both physically and mentally demanding and the resulting change and unfamiliarity naturally creates feelings of stress and anxiety so we asked Carole Simkins, a professional counsellor, for some tips to help you make a stress-free move…
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