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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 ....
Councils handed £4m to tackle rogue landlords
Councils have been given £4m to help tackle the problem of rogue landlords. The funds will be used to target landlords that force their tenants to live in squalid or overcrowded properties, and to penalise those that do not keep their properties maintained to the necessary standards. Councils ha....
Come & Discover Some New Year’s Profit Resolutions…
Only 3% Of Companies Have A Profit Improvement Strategy That Works. Is Your Company One Of The 3%? Only 3% Of Companies Have A Profit Improvement Strategy That Works. Is Your Company One Of The 3%? One of the quickest ways to generate bottom line profit is to reduce your fixed/variable....
Divorcing husband sentenced to jail for withholding information
A businessman has been sentenced to four months in prison after failing to disclose financial information during his divorce proceedings. The high profile case involved former model Alisa Thiry and her second husband, Didier Thiry, a Belgian businessman and property developer. Their divorce in....
Super Lawyer
Congratulations go to Joyti Henchie, head of the family team at Attwaters Jameson Hill who has once again been selected for the 2014 Super Lawyers list. The list recognises solicitors who have achieved excellence in the practice of law. No more than five percent of the lawyers in London are sele....
Success at the Hertfordshire Business Awards
Attwaters Jameson Hill brought it home at the Hertfordshire Business Awards and won the Supporting Young People category. Attwaters Jameson Hill brought it home at the Hertfordshire Business Awards and won the Supporting Young People category. The judges commented not only on the firm's outsta....
