Divorce can be a complicated and emotionally charged time, especially in terms of dividing assets. Over time, it is likely that your assets have become entangled with your spouse’s, and at this stage, you may both have opposite ideas about what...
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The Issue: From 6 October 2020, new rules came in that extend the number of trusts that now need to be registered with HMRC’s Trust Registration Service (TRS). Trusts that had not traditionally needed to be registered because there was no tax to pay,...
The Pension Advisory Group (PAG) is an interdisciplinary group of judges, solicitors, barristers, legal academics, independent financial advisors, and actuaries. The group was set up in June 2017. The main objective was to provide a guide to practitioners,...
Linda Jones embodies the closely held values of Brethertons Solicitors. She has dedicated 35 years of her career to the firm, working her way through several roles from Trainee Legal Executive to Equity Partner and member of the Executive Committee....
The family home is often the most valuable asset that a couple owns, so it’s not surprising that it can be a significant point of contention during a divorce financial settlement, especially in regard to questions such as “Who stays in the family...
At Brethertons we have a team of lawyers who are experienced in a variety of languages and cultures. Our own Layan Sarhan, Legal Assistant in our Children & Domestic Abuse team, has written this blog discussing Nikah Marriages in the UK. ...
Making arrangements for your finances during divorce can often prove to be a complex process. In many cases, the way your pensions are divided will be especially important, as they are likely to be among your most valuable assets and will provide future...
Last Friday was Spinal Cord Injuries Awareness Day 2023. Brethertons Solicitors were proud to raise awareness of all spinal cord injuries related matters on that and every other day. It is important and it matters. We help people regain independence and...
In the last ten years or so my specialist team and I have secured around one hundred million pounds (£100,000,000) of compensation for clients who have suffered spinal cord or other life changing injuries. That sum is a lump sum equivalent value. A...
Unfortunately it can take a significant amount of time from deciding to separate to receiving your decree absolute/final order. During this time you are still considered to be married – this can be beneficial in terms of things like pension rights if...
Power & Kyson v Shah [2023] EWCA Civ 239 In early March, the Court of Appeal handed down their decision in the case of Power & Kyson v Shah [2023] EWCA Civ 239. This is one of a handful of cases concerning the Party Wall Act 1996 (“the...
There recently has been a case in which a Judge has given some very interesting guidance on a right of way dispute between neighbours. If your neighbour is restricting your right of way or even obstructing access completely, we would be happy to advise you...
What is the Renters' Reform Bill? You may recall that the Renters' Reform Bill was mentioned back in the Queen’s speech in May 2022, when it was announced that ‘no fault evictions’ would be abolished. Later in June 2022, the...
When going through a divorce, your pension might be one of the most valuable assets you need to consider when dealing with your, and your spouse’s, finances. The first step to take is to obtain up-to-date CETVs (Cash Equivalent Transfer Value) for all...
Brethertons Solicitors LLP are delighted to announce that Solicitor Victoria Lea-Holton and Paralegal Shivani Daudia have raised over £1000 for Goalball UK by running the London Landmarks half marathon! Goalball, Brethertons charity of choice, is a...
Brethertons solicitors are delighted to announce the promotion of a number of our great lawyers; including three Fixed Share Partners, three Partners, four Senior Associates, three Associates, and an Executive Lawyer. Our policy to promote from within our...
'It is all about perception’ is a truism that stands the test of time. And people’s perceptions can take a long time to change. The perception that there is a compensation culture perpetuated by no win no fee lawyers still seems to persist at...
Selling your home “How long will it take to sell my house ?” is probably the question we are asked most as conveyancing solicitors. So how long does it take? If you like watching soaps, you may be under the impression...
Congratulations, you have found your dream home and had your offer accepted! What do you need to do next? 1. You need to choose a solicitor There are many conveyancing firms out there, I would advise to phone for a quote rather than looking at online...
Suffering the loss of a loved one is a difficult time on its own, without the added stress of knowing what to do with their house. If you find yourself in this unfortunate situation, here is a short guide on where to start with the process. In the...
How much does it cost to issue my life changing injuries case in Court? In life changing injury cases, clients are often surprised to learn how much it costs simply to commence (that is ‘issue’) legal proceedings so that a Judge can eventually...
International Women's Day (IWD) is an annual global event which celebrates the social, economic, cultural and political achievements of women. The day also marks a call to action for accelerating gender parity. Significant activity is recognised...
A C67 is an application form used to initiate proceedings for the return of a child to a certain Country under the Hague Convention 1980. The International Child Abduction and Contact Unit (ICACU) is a government organisation that helps the Applicant parent...
Please Sir, Can I Have Some More? Oliver Case overturned by Supreme Court in Aviva Investors Ground rent GP Ltd and another v Williams and others [2023] UKSC 6… Given the rarity of Supreme Court decisions that radically alter the legal...
Follow Up and Lifelong Care of Spinal Cord Injury - NSIC Study Day It was a privilege to have been invited to – and to sponsor - the latest Study Day at the National Spinal Injuries Centre earlier this week. ‘Follow Up and Lifelong Care of...
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