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How do I train to become a Solicitor?
August 23, 2016 | Written by: Liam O’Shea
Liam O’Shea, Solicitor and Director at Astle Paterson Solicitors discusses the various routes open to those who wish to become a Solicitor. Liam said, “Being a Solicitor is a rewarding career and there are now various routes into the profession. ...
Read MoreA tenant’s recent attempt to evoke the Human Rights Act to block her landlord’s attempts to evict her
August 16, 2016 | Written by: Liam O’Shea
Liam O’Shea, Director and Solicitor in Astle Paterson’s Litigation and Dispute Resolution department discusses a tenant’s recent attempt to evoke her right to private and family life under the European Convention of Human Rights (ECHR) to block her landlord’s attempt to evict her. Liam ...
Read MoreThe “I will give my property away to my children to avoid any IHT” myth
In the third of our series of myth-busting articles, Sarah Nash discusses the myth that giving away your home to your children is always efficient tax planning. Sarah explained “The commonly held belief is that a transfer of a property ...
Read MoreBrazil, Morocco and Chile join the Hague Apostille Convention
August 9, 2016 | Written by: Martin Astle
Martin Astle, Notary at Astle Paterson confirmed “Brazil, Morocco and Chile have now joined the Hague Apostille Convention, meaning that documents will no longer need to be sent to the Country’s Embassy for Legalisation. Instead, they will accept an Apostille ...
Read MorePrice Increases for Notaries to Legalise Documents to be used in United Arab Emirates
August 3, 2016 | Written by: Martin Astle
Martin Astle, Notary at Astle Paterson confirmed “With immediate effect, the price that the Embassy for the United Arab Emirates charges for Legalising documents has increased to £37.50 for personal documents and £500.00 for commercial documents.” Notaries are primarily concerned ...
Read MoreIn love? Now is the best time to plan for your break-up
August 3, 2016
Following the publishing of a recent Relate report which suggests almost 1 in 5 couples are in an unhappy relationship Anita Crewdson, Solicitor in Astle Paterson’s Divorce & Family department discusses the benefits in seeking to agree as what should happen in ...
Read MoreThe “Common Law Spouse” Myth
In the second of our series of myth-busting articles, Sarah Nash discusses another common misconception – the concept of “common law spouses”. Sarah explained “We often hear people talk about “common law spouses” – however, there is no such thing ...
Read MoreReducing the Mistakes in Divorce
July 27, 2016
Anita Crewdson, Solicitor in Astle Paterson’s Divorce and Family Department discusses the top reasons for incorrect Divorce Petitions being returned by the Courts. Anita explained, “The reasons for Divorce Petitions being returned by the Courts as incorrect were revealed in ...
Read MoreI am cohabiting with my new partner – will that have a bearing on what I am likely to receive in my divorce?
Paul Walters, Solicitor in Astle Paterson’s Divorce & Family Department discusses the Court of Appeal’s recent decision in the case of Hart v Hart [2016] EWCA Civ 497. Paul explained, “Mr and Mrs Hart married in 1987 and when they separated ...
Read MoreThe “I don’t need a Will, everything will go to my spouse anyway” Myth
In a series of articles, Sarah Nash, Solicitor and Head of Astle Paterson’s Wills and Probate Department sets out to bust commonly held beliefs that are in fact myths about what happens to your assets and loved ones on your death. ...
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