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Delays over powers of attorney causing stress for families
Delays in the process of setting up lasting powers of attorney (LPA) are causing considerable stress and expense for thousands of families, according to a report in the Times newspaper. An LPA is a legal arrangement that enables you to authorise someone you trust to make decisions on your behalf ....
New salary limit set for Help to Buy mortgages
The government has announced a change to the Help to Buy mortgage guarantee scheme amid concerns over rising house prices. New loans granted under the scheme must now be less than 4.5 times the borrower’s income. In a separate move, the Bank of England has told mortgage lenders that only 15%....
Divorcees can’t shield assets in companies
The Supreme Court has delivered a landmark ruling that divorcing husbands cannot protect their assets by signing them over to companies – a practice described as 'a cheat’s charter’ by some lawyers – in a case involving a high-profile couple, Michael and Yasmin Prest. The Supreme Court ha....
Awards for faith in younger generation
In the space of two months, Attwaters Jameson Hill has been presented with two important regional awards in recognition of efforts to provide job openings and career development for the younger generation. In the space of two months, Attwaters Jameson Hill has been presented with two important re....
Divorces may be set to rise as economy recovers
The divorce rate may be set to rise as the recession ends and the economy recovers, according to a survey of family lawyers. The divorce rate may be set to rise as the recession ends and the economy recovers, according to a survey of family lawyers. The survey, carried out by accountancy f....
Woman ‘cannot share’ ex-husband’s fortune 20 years after separation
The Court of Appeal has rejected a woman’s claim that she is entitled to half the fortune her ex-husband amassed in the 20 years after they separated. The Court of Appeal has rejected a woman’s claim that she is entitled to half the fortune her ex-husband amassed in the 20 years after the....
Accolades follow our merger
Following last year’s merger of Jameson & Hill and Attwaters, our expanded firm has just had its important Law Society 'Lexcel’ service quality accreditation renewed and also gained exceptional praise in the latest editions of two prestigious professional directories, The Legal 500 and Chamb....
First time buyers struggle to buy a home
A recent article in the Harlow Star outlines the difficulty that first time buyers are facing in Harlow and the East of England. The research was carried out by Shelter Read more: http://www.harlowstar.co.uk/News/Harlow-news/Harlows-first-time-buyers-could-struggle-to-buy-home-according-to-Shelt....
Wife loses appeal over clean break divorce settlement
A wife who wanted to receive periodic payments from her husband as part of a divorce settlement has lost her appeal against a court’s decision that there should be a clean break instead. A wife who wanted to receive periodic payments from her husband as part of a divorce settlement has lost her....
Landlord of unlicensed HMO has penalties reduced
A landlord has won his appeal against the level of penalties imposed on him for operating an unlicensed House in Multiple Occupation (HMO). A landlord has won his appeal against the level of penalties imposed on him for operating an unlicensed House in Multiple Occupation (HMO). The case arose....
Council must compensate homeowner for tree root damage
A decision that a council should compensate a homeowner for subsidence damage caused by tree roots has been upheld by the Court of Appeal. A decision that a council should compensate a homeowner for subsidence damage caused by tree roots has been upheld by the Court of Appeal. The case involve....
Pre-nups could become legally binding under new law
Marital agreements including pre-nups and post-nups could become legally binding without the need for court approval under a proposed new law. At present, such agreements are not legally binding although there has been a growing trend for courts to uphold them unless they are unfair to one ....
