Articles
Silver separations
13th May 2013
Whilst 42% of marriages end in divorce, it was generally held to be a phenomenon of younger couples and research has tended to indicate that if a marriage lasts for 10 years or more it is highly likely to continue. However, divorce lawyers have noticed an increasing trend towards divorce in old...
Incapacity; cross border concerns
3rd May 2013
One of the implications of older people living in a different country to that of their families, or owning holiday homes abroad, is that there are increasing numbers of estates where cross border issues will be relevant. For individuals with French property or who live in France, the importance of t...
Buying a Franchise? Plan to sell
29th April 2013
If you are buying a franchise, or thinking of franchising your own business, then this article is for you. Any business owner must consider at all times a potential exit route: the ability to “cash-in” on the fruits of hard labour is crucial. Potential franchisees often overlook t...
Understanding the new family friendly employment rights
23rd April 2013
In May 2011, the Government published its Consultation on Modern Workplaces, which put forward several proposals concerning family friendly rights. There is a growing realisation that the workplace needs to become more aware of, and attuned to, the impact of family life on both employers and employe...
Pensioners suffer as a consequence of Government austerity measures
9th January 2013
A significant number of people have elected to take their pension by using what is known as Income Drawdown. There are a number of benefits for using this method which include: it allows you to retain your pension fund you can decide how the investments in it are managed you can vary the ...
Fixed fee services offer certainty about legal fees
9th January 2013
Relationship breakdown, disputes about children and the financial aspects of separation can be the most stressful time in a person’s life. At a time of upheaval and uncertainly, you should not be concerned about how to manage the cost of legal support. Ashton KCJ’s fixed fee schem...
Shopping: what are your rights when things go wrong?
9th January 2013
Christmas has come and gone again, yet for many the unwanted legacy of Christmas is trying to return or exchange unwanted or faulty Christmas gifts or purchases.The inexorable rise of online shopping has brought its own particular issues as shoppers log-on in their millions to enjoy the massive choi...
Why make a Will
9th January 2013
A recent report by a leading insurance company, suggests that “idleness” is the most common explanation for not taking out a Will.According to the research, this proportion includes 24% of people aged 65 and over. Meanwhile 78% of those 'living as married' don't have a Will either, meani...
Joint property ownership: What are the legal options?
9th January 2013
If you are buying jointly, whether you are married or not, it is vital that you seek advice on the best method of ownership. There are usually two alternatives: Joint Tenancy where, if either person dies, the survivor will automatically receive the deceased person’s share and become the sole o...
Injury claims – dispelling some common myths
9th January 2013
The media tend to group all injury lawyers together and give them a bad press. The reality is very different and as market leader in East Anglia for injury work, we’d like to explain why we hope you will think of us first if you need personal or medical injury advice. All injury...
