Oct 2022
Is it necessary to have a pre-nuptial agreement?
Oct 2022 - Family Blog
When it comes to pre-nuptial agreements, not everybody may want to enter into one…but what is the benefit of having one?
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Oct 2022
Oct 2022
Edwards Duthie Shamash ranked in the Legal 500
Oct 2022 - Edwards Duthie Shamash News
Edwards Duthie Shamash have been ranked in 4 different areas with 8 solicitors recognised and recommended as experts in their particular field.
Oct 2022
What is the role of a litigation friend?
Oct 2022 - Edwards Duthie Shamash News
A litigation friend is someone who makes decisions about a court case on behalf of someone who is unable to manage their case for themselves.
Sep 2022
Injunctions to prevent an unlawful trespass
Sep 2022 - Edwards Duthie Shamash News
Claims against a neighbour for encroachment on your land are not without complications. Litigation can be the option of last resort. If you encounter such difficulties, Edwards Duthie…
Jun 2022
Father’s day and contact
Jun 2022 - Family Blog
It is said, that one of the greatest gifts in life is to be a parent.
Apr 2022
Can commercial rent debts as a result of the pandemic now be recovered?
Apr 2022 - Dispute Resolution Blog, Property Blog
The Landlord can only seek the recovery of rent arrears from the Tenant under particular circumstances. What arrears are protected and what is the relevant period?
Apr 2022
Anna Orpwood has achieved full accreditation for Solicitors for the Elderly (SFE)
Apr 2022 - Edwards Duthie Shamash News, Family Blog
Anna Orpwood has achieved full accreditation for Solicitors for the Elderly (SFE), which has been celebrated by the firm and wider community.
Apr 2022
Cost of living crisis and maintenance orders
Apr 2022 - Family Blog
It was recently reported that the cost of living crisis is deepening as inflation rates hit approximately 7%.
Mar 2022
Property Purchase Problems you may encounter
Mar 2022 - Edwards Duthie Shamash News, Housing and Social Welfare Blog, Property Blog
Having dealt with a range of residential purchase transactions, I have seen many pitfalls, and problems that can arise. Most issues can be resolved, however some can derail a property transaction.
Mar 2022
Divorce, Dissolution and Separation Act 2020: the blame game is over
Mar 2022 - Edwards Duthie Shamash News, Family Blog
It has been confirmed by Secretary of State for Justice, following a Parliamentary question raised on 7th June 2021 that the widely anticipated Divorce, Dissolution and Separation Act 2020 (‘The Act’) will come into force on 6th April 2022.
Feb 2022
Anna Orpwood takes part in “A Portrait of the High Street”
Feb 2022 - Edwards Duthie Shamash News, Wills and Probate Blog
For hundreds of years, the high street has been the centre of communities throughout Britain
Feb 2022
Privacy and reporting in the Court of Protection
Feb 2022 - Edwards Duthie Shamash News, Housing and Social Welfare Blog
In the matter of Kent County Council v P (by her litigation friend the Official Solicitor) v NHS Kent and Medway Commissioning Group (formerly NHS South Kent…
Feb 2022
False statements about politics will not void an election – and a warning on reasonable belief
Feb 2022 - Edwards Duthie Shamash News
A High Court election petition did not result in the annulment of the election in question because, although the Respondent election winner was shown to have included…
Feb 2022
Deprivation of Liberty
Feb 2022 - Edwards Duthie Shamash News, Housing and Social Welfare Blog
What does it mean to be deprived of your liberty and what can you do? In October 2021 David Walker made the headlines when he claimed that…
Jan 2022
HPCDS proposals: Early legal advice before the possession hearing
Jan 2022 - Edwards Duthie Shamash News, Housing and Social Welfare Blog
Latest HPCDS proposals The consultation on the Housing Possession Court Duty Scheme has recently closed. Here, Simon Mullings analyses a key proposal to offer early legal advice…