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Thanks to Dains Accountants following their ‘Business for Breakfast’ meeting
July 10, 2014 | Written by: Jean Paterson
Jean Paterson and Liam O’Shea, Directors at Astle Paterson Solicitors would like to thank Dains Accountants for their excellent hospitality at the ‘Business for Breakfast’ meeting which took place at The Pavilion, Branston Golf and Country Club, Burton upon Trent ...
Read MoreLord Dyson issues Guidance on Mitchell
July 9, 2014 | Written by: Liam O’Shea
Liam O’Shea, Director and Solicitor in Astle Paterson’s Dispute Resolution department, comments on the news that Lord Dyson has recently upheld 3 appeals relating to relief for non-compliance with Court orders and directions. Lord Dyson, the Master of the Rolls, ...
Read MoreMarriage Certificates may include Mother’s name
July 7, 2014
Rayhana Kausar, Graduate Chartered Legal Executive in Astle Paterson’s Family Department discusses the recent BBC report that the “Marriage certificate could include mothers’ name.” On 4th June 2014 an early day motion was put forward in Parliament to alter the Marriage certificate to include ...
Read MoreHouse price growth continues
July 2, 2014
Sue Woodall comments on Nationwide’s recent report confirming there has been an increase in the price of property in the United Kingdom of 11.5% and the average price paid for a property is now £186,544.00. According to the recently released ...
Read MoreFlexible hours reform
June 30, 2014 | Written by: Helen McGrath
Helen McGrath, Astle Paterson’s Employment specialist discusses today’s (30th June 2014) changes to flexible working. From today, 30th June 2014, all employees have the legal right to request flexible working; previously it had been open to parents and carers only. ...
Read MoreAn Increase in Landlord’s Regaining Possession at the end of an Assured Shorthold Tenancy
June 23, 2014 | Written by: Liam O’Shea
Liam O’Shea, Director and Solicitor at Astle Paterson and specialist in Landlord & Tenant law discusses the Panorama episode ‘Britain’s Homeless Families’ which will air on BBC One on Monday 23rd June 2014 at 7:30pm. Liam stated that “At Astle Paterson ...
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Paul the Octopus, Google ‘doodle’ and a little known fact about Astle Paterson
June 17, 2014
What do Paul the Octopus, Google ‘doodle’ and Astle Paterson have in common? Paul the Octopus gained celebrity status for his predictions relating to the World Cup 2010. Born in Weymouth, England in 2008, Paul was a common octopus who moved to live in ...
Read MoreForced Marriage: A Criminal Offence
Paul Walters, a Solicitor in Astle Paterson’s Family Department, comments on the criminalisation of forcing people into marriage. As confirmed at section 121 of the Anti-social Behaviour, Crime and Policing Act 2014, as of 16th June 2014:- “ (1) A ...
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Property prices to grow by 5% per year
June 12, 2014
Sue Woodall comments on the Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors’ (Rics) recent statement that Rics now believe property prices are expected to grow by 5% per year over the next five years – a lowering of their expectations for predicted ...
Read MoreThe impact of Litigants in Person in Divorce and Separation matters
June 11, 2014 | Written by: Martin Astle
Martin Astle, Head of Astle Paterson’s Family Department comments on the recent report that “almost half of those seen by magistrates in private family courts are litigants in person, and that nearly two thirds of magistrates think this has a ...
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