Divorcing the sane way: A guide This is me – Kate, and I work as a qualified Counsellor. I help couples navigate the emotionally messy business of relationship breakdown and divorce. I’m also a Coach and Management Consultant and an expert in the psychology of behaviour change - but that’s another story. I’m divorced myself, [...]
Offering credit terms, is risky for business? Retention of Title – an effective remedy? In our current difficult economic climate, businesses are taking an increasing risk when supplying goods on credit terms. Whilst, commercially, a seller of goods may have little option but to give credit if it wants to remain competitive, there is always [...]
The elderly may lose “almost all of their wealth” The front page of last Saturday’s Telegraph (3/11/12) painted a grim picture, detailing how a rising number of elderly people face losing “almost all of their wealth” to pay for social care, after the Government admitted it was “unable to commit” to reforming the system. The [...]
Enterprise and Regulatory Reform Bill amended The Enterprise and Regulatory Reform Bill (ERRB) has been amended by the government at the very last minute – at Report Stage – in the House of Commons to remove a basic right of injured workers. If this clause remains, employers will no longer be liable in the civil [...]
Restrictive covenants in employment contracts In order to be enforceable, restrictive covenants in employment contracts must protect a legitimate business interest of the employer and be reasonable in scope. In the recent case of Patsystems Holding Ltd v Neilly [2012] EWHC 2609 (QB), the High Court confirmed that reasonableness should be judged on whether the [...]
Stone Rowe Brewer LLP are pleased to announce a merger with Richard Steer & Company Solicitors Stone Rowe Brewer LLP are pleased to announce a merger with Richard Steer & Company Solicitors, the Teddington-based law practice that has been serving the town for over 25 years. The combined firms will practise as Stone Rowe Brewer [...]
Children should come first in divorce Today is the start of Resolution's Family Dispute Resolution Week to raise awareness and promote the benefits of alternatives to court for separating and divorcing couples. http://www.resolution.org.uk/news-list.asp?page_id=228&page=1&n_id=190 Here is the link to Resolution's new handbook: Separating Together: Your options for Divorce and Separation. http://www.resolution.org.uk/site_content_files/files/separating_together___final.pdf We are pleased to announce [...]
Richmond & Twickenham Property Bucking The National Trend It seems that hardly a week goes by without more gloomy economic news breaking. But if there is one piece of silver lining emerging from behind the financial storm clouds, perhaps it could be that the property market in Richmond and Twickenham is escaping many of the [...]
Thameside Collaborative Lawyers and Mediators service A new leaflet has been made available, which offers specialist advice on divorce and separations to help reduce conflicts. Thameside Family collaborative lawyers and mediators can help your reach solace in a troubling period by making the process easier to navigate. Our services keep communication safe and easy between [...]
Employment Law Reformed The Business Secretary, Vince Cable, has today announced various proposals to reform Employment Law. In particular, focusing on how to simplify, and clarify, the process of ending the employment relationship. Consultation commences today on settlement agreements, the cap on unfair dismissal awards and further streamlining of the Employment Tribunal. For further information [...]