Articles
Don't suffer in silence
With money worries due to the credit crunch and the additional stresses in the lead up to Christmas, tensions are going to run high for many families as we head towards and over the festive period. Unfortunately, those…more
Article added on : Monday, 24 November 2008
Taking On A Lodger
With many feeling the pinch of the credit crunch, taking in a lodger might be a good way to earn much-needed extra cash. The lump sum deposit, regular monthly payments and the additional benefit that the first £4250…more
Article added on : Tuesday, 26 August 2008
Parental Responsibility From A Mother’s Perspective
So who, apart from you as a mother, is legally responsible for a child and what does that responsibility cover? Parental responsibility, otherwise known as “PR”, is defined as "all the rights, duties,…more
Article added on : Friday, 22 August 2008
The Financial Problems Of Being A Student
Students at Exeter University are facing the highest cost of living in the UK according to NatWest’s latest annual ‘Student Living Index’. The research looked at 26 UK university towns and the results…more
Article added on : Thursday, 21 August 2008
Splitting up in the Credit Crunch
A lot of publicity recently has been about the winners and losers of the credit crunch but what about couples who want to divorce? Generally speaking, divorce has a property led focus – most couples will live…more
Article added on : Wednesday, 06 August 2008
Is The Common Law Spouse Set To Arrive?
The myth of the common law spouse has survived all attempts to dispel it by legal advisers and other professionals. Despite numerous government campaigns to educate the public that there is no such person, more than half…more
Article added on : Tuesday, 22 July 2008
44% Of People In The South West Do Not Have An Up To Date Will
Latest research by the Law Society has revealed that 44% of people in the South West do not have an up to date will. Changing circumstances are not always reflected in a person’s will, meaning that parts of…more
Article added on : Friday, 20 June 2008
The Pursuit Of Happiness
Summer is traditionally the wedding season and as the South West gears up to welcome a new influx of prospective blushing brides and grooms it’s a good time to think about the best way to plan your future –…more
Article added on : Thursday, 12 June 2008
Plymouth Pride Event
Over 1,000 members of the lesbians, gay, bisexual and trans (LBGT) community are expected at the region’s largest Pride event on Saturday 7th June in Plymouth Guildhall. The free-entry, one-day Pride…more
Article added on : Wednesday, 04 June 2008
Pensions And Cohabitation
“I keep hearing about the pension problem but I’m not too worried because I will get a share of Andy’s if we split up.” Not if you are not married! Pensions can be divided by Court Order…more
Article added on : Thursday, 29 May 2008
My Life in Business: Anna Phillips, Property Litigation
Name: Anna Phillips. Age: 29 years Position: Associate specialising in Property and Construction Litigation with Exeter law firm Foot Anstey and Chairman of the National Association of Women in Property Devon…more
Article added on : Monday, 19 May 2008
Happily Ever After...
…168 hours viewing houses… 67 hours choosing paint colours… 40 hours ‘debating’ the use of spare room... 32 hours choosing the ring… …3 hours to live happily ever…more
Article added on : Friday, 04 April 2008
Women In Property New Regional Chairman
Anna Philips, solicitor and member of the Living Together team at South West law firm Foot Anstey, is the new Chairman of the Devon and Cornwall Satellite branch of the National Association of Women in Property. Women…more
Article added on : Friday, 28 March 2008
The Wait Continues...
Improved legal rights for cohabiting couples are still bleak, despite the recent, and much publicised, Law Commission report on cohabitation and relationship breakdown. The report recommended that couples who had lived…more
Article added on : Tuesday, 11 March 2008
Top Tips to Avoid Repossession
Don’t be an ostrich! With repossessions rising by 21% in the last year and predicted to increase in 2008 many homeowners may have concerns about how to handle to repayment difficulties and avoid repossession.…more
Article added on : Tuesday, 26 February 2008
Pre-nuptial Agreements. The Coming Thing.
The simple question is, can you enter into an agreement before you marry that binds the husband and wife on a division of their assets if they later divorce? The simple answer, which is typical of a lawyer, is…more
Article added on : Friday, 11 January 2008
Happily Unmarried?
One of the major social changes of the last century has been how we arrange our family lives. Marriage is no longer the ultimate destination for every couple and divorce is no longer a social faux pas. Unfortunately,…more
Article added on : Tuesday, 08 January 2008
£10 Million Takeaway
The recent decision by the High Court to uphold the will of an elderly lady who had left the majority of her multi-million pound estate to the owners of her favourite Chinese restaurant in Essex, is a dramatic reminder…more
Article added on : Monday, 10 December 2007
How to Survive Christmas
If peace on earth and goodwill to all doesn’t sound like your usual family Christmas, then you are not alone. So it is hardly surprising that January is traditionally one of the busiest times of year for both…more
Article added on : Monday, 26 November 2007
Does the law protect victims of domestic violence?
With one in four adults experiencing domestic abuse and two women a week dying as a direct result of it, why is domestic abuse still only spoken about in hushed voices and is the law sufficient to protect victims? The…more
Article added on : Monday, 26 November 2007
Injunctions - What can they do for you?
Women’s Aid report that 1 in 4 women experience domestic abuse in their lifetime and between 1 in 8 to 1 in 10 women experience it annually. Less than half of all incidents are reported to the Police, but they still…more
Article added on : Friday, 23 November 2007
Inheritance tax – is it still a concern?
Inheritance tax is the hot topic of the moment, with wildly differing political party proposals constantly hitting the headlines. The Chancellor has attempted to take the heat out of the political situation in his Pre-Budget…more
Article added on : Monday, 05 November 2007
Divorce and the Family Business
If you are part of a family business you know how important it is to stop personal emotions affecting the company. Divorce or separation is often a period of extreme stress which can spill over into your business…more
Article added on : Thursday, 25 October 2007
FDRs In Divorce
The FDR is the judiciary’s method of encouraging couples to reach agreement about their finances without fighting on to final hearing. It originates from commercial litigation where an arbitration hearing was found…more
Article added on : Monday, 15 October 2007
Cohabitation
Jessica Pitt, lawyer and member of the Living Together team, explains how the Law Commission’s recommendations for cohabiting couples to have financial rights when their relationship breaks down is far from straightforward.…more
Article added on : Thursday, 17 May 2007
