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A re-designed Divorce Petition came into force as from 4 September this year. Here, Lisa Cogger our family and matrimonial specialist, looks at some of the changes which have been made and how those differences are viewed within the legal process. As from 4 September 2017, the Courts no longer accept ‘old’ Divorce Petitions, with solicitors having been using the new style forms as from 7 August 2017. Much of the new style Petition remains the same in terms of content. However, the design format has undergone a significant re-vamp in an attempt to make the divorce/dissolution process more user-friendly....
On July 26 the Employment Tribunal system changed as the UK Supreme Court declared Employment Tribunal fees unlawful. Employment law solicitor Tim Wolley looks at what this landmark ruling means for employers and how it could impact your business. What is an Employment Tribunal? As an employer, your staff may make a claim to an Employment Tribunal if they feel they have been treated unlawfully in terms of: Unfair dismissal Discrimination Unfair deductions from pay More claims expected The Supreme Court decision will mean that there will inevitably be a significant rise in the number of employers facing employment tribunal claims....
Grandparents’ Rights There can be many reasons why family relationships do not run smoothly. As grandparents, exactly what rights do you have if you have been denied access to your grandchildren? Here our Family and Matrimonial specialist, Caroline Gregg, answers your key questions. What legal rights do grandparents have to see their grandchildren? Sadly, grandparents do not have an automatic right to contact with their grandchildren. However, family courts will recognise the invaluable role which grandparents play in their grandchildren’s lives and it is very rare that a court would refuse access unless there is evidence of serious welfare concerns...
The long-awaited court judgment on June 13 2017 of Sharp v Sharp has changed the way the courts will divide up a divorcing couple’s assets where the marriage is short and childless. Lisa Cogger, Matrimonial Solicitor, at Bowcock & Pursaill, explains what the Sharp case means for future divorce cases. Lisa says: “Lord Justice McFarlane ruled that the combination of potentially relevant factors e.g. a short marriage, no children of the family, dual incomes and separate finances, was enough to justify a departure from the equal sharing principle, that has been long established, to achieve overall fairness between the two...
Increases in stamp duty levels for additional property purchases combined with restrictions on tax relief are making first-time landlords think twice before entering the letting market.
Any relationship breakdown is tough, especially if you are a parent and children are involved. “Finding out about your rights and responsibilities as a father is important so that you know what you’re entitled to and what the next steps may be,” explains our Family and Matrimonial Solicitor Lisa Cogger. As you probably never anticipated being in this situation, facing a future as a single parent can be daunting. Here are some points to consider: Parental Responsibility Parental Responsibility is a legal status that means you have a duty to care for and protect your child. If you were married...
Bowcock & Pursaill Solicitors supported national Dementia Awareness Week by offering some valuable advice at a ‘Wills and Lasting Powers of Attorney’ clinic held at a local Leek care home. The advice session took place at Wall Hill Care Home in Leek and gave attendees the opportunity to raise key questions on the topic of when and how is the right time to make arrangements ahead of time, particularly when having to deal with the potentially debilitating effects of a disease such as dementia. Dementia can be used to describe a range of symptoms that affect the brain such as...
Former staff and guests have been invited to celebrate our 90th anniversary. The anniversary evening event on May 16th takes place at our historic St Edward Street office in Leek, once home to celebrated Leek industrialist Sir Thomas Wardle. Bowcock & Pursaill was founded here in 1927 by Philip Thornley Bowcock. Among those attending will be our founder’s widow, Sylvia Bowcock, and nephew Philip Parnell Bowcock, together with Leek Deputy Mayor Councillor Stephen Wales, longstanding clients of the firm and current and former members of staff. Firm partner, Ian Naylor, said the evening was particularly special and well timed, falling...
Are you a business owner? Come and join our tax and succession planning specialist Rob Fearnley for an intergenerational wealth planning lunch at the beautiful Heath House in Tean on Thursday May 4th 10am – 1pm. Rob will be speaking alongside specialists from RBA Wealth Management on topics including tax and estate investment planning, succession planning, business protection and wealth preservation management. This event is free! To reserve your place please email: events@rbawealthmanagement.co.uk Address: Heath House, Hollington Road, Tean, Stoke-on-Trent ST10 4HA
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