Whether or not you are a Lord of the Manor, you should still have a Will. Wills are not just about money, they are also about caring and…
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A recent report published by the Office of National Statistics show that half of the population are now married and that one in six couples now cohabit. For those…
A Pre-nuptial Agreement most commonly known as a ‘pre-nup’ is an agreement that is entered into by two people who are about to marry. Its purpose is to protect…
Later this month a draft Bill will go before Parliament to formally recognise pre-nuptial agreements. Whilst not one of the most romantic tasks on the to do list ,being…
Despite what you may hear and read in the media it is not inevitable that you will end up in court in an expensive battle with your ex over finances…
Throughout November our Morpeth and Blyth branches will be supporting the Wills campaign which is run by 9 of the UK’s best known charities;Action Aid; Age UK; British Red Cross;…
Bedroom tax has not to date had a direct effect on private sector tenants. However, from the end of September 2013 all local councils will have applied the benefit cap….
Major changes to the Employment Tribunal took place on 31st August 2013. Previously Tribunals were designed to allow free access to justice to employees who felt their employment rights had…
Buying a property for the first time is one of the biggest financial commitments you will ever make. You may be considering purchasing a property through a shared ownership scheme….
In July 2013 Royal Assent was received for the Marriage (Same Sex Couples) Bill 2013 which will allow same sex couples the option to enter into a religious marriage ceremony….