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Help & Advice by Paul Dodds SolicitorsA deathbed will wasn’t properly executed and should be held invalid, the Court of Appeal has ruled in a decision reminding judges to apply strictly the formality requirements in the Wills Act 1837.
Working not a precondition to right to paid holiday, court rules
Help & Advice by Paul Dodds SolicitorsWorkers’ right to paid holiday cannot be subject to a minimum period of actual work during the reference period used to calculate entitlement, the European Court of Justice has said.
Kernott v Jones: A Case of Separating Co-habitants
Industry News by Paul Dodds SolicitorsThe parties are the joint owners of a property in Essex, which was purchased in 1985. There is no evidence that either party was advised regarding the implications of joint ownership or what would happen to their respective shares in the event of separation.
Paul Dodds and Julie Hodge achieve Specialist Status.
Company News by TomNational Acclaim for North East Region Lawyers. The skills of Paul Dodds and Julie Hodge were recognized by the UK’s Leading Family Law Group, Resolution.
Court Delays caused by those without Solicitors
Industry News by Paul Dodds SolicitorsMore litigants in person will threaten the county courts with additional delays. The House of Commons’ justice committee, chaired by Sir Alan Beith MP, predicts an increasing number of litigants in person by reason of the government’s curtailment of legal aid.
What is Ancillary Relief? Advice for those Divorcing.
Help & Advice by Paul Dodds SolicitorsIf you’re ending your marriage or civil partnership, you may need to make formal arrangements to settle financial and property matters. Speak to our Family Law team about this. You [...]
Record numbers of children are subject to care applications in 2011
Industry News by Paul Dodds SolicitorsRecord numbers of children are subject to care applications in 2011 Second highest monthly figure recorded in August The numbers of children subject to an application to be taken into [...]
Fighting cuts to Legal Aid
Industry News by TomThe new chairman of the Criminal Bar Association has warned that legal aid cuts could ‘cripple’ the criminal bar, and urged his colleagues to remain united in the face of the challenges that lie ahead.
Pre-Nuptial/Pre-Marital Agreements
Help & Advice by Paul Dodds SolicitorsA Pre-Nuptial Agreement “Pre-nup” is a binding agreement which is entered into before marriage and can be legally enforced if the parties later divorce. Until recently “Pre-nups” were given greater [...]
Financial Provision on Separation and Divorce
Help & Advice by Paul Dodds SolicitorsThe best way to resolve a Family Law dispute is by discussion, compromise and agreement. The Court rules are intended to help the parties to achieve fairness in the division [...]