Pre-Nuptial and Post-Nuptial Agreements Pre-nuptial and post-nuptial agreements have become increasingly common over recent years. Although such agreements are still not yet formally recognised by English Law, where the agreements have been carefully drawn up in accordance with Law Commission guidelines, the Courts have serious regard to them. Both parties must be aware that no […]
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Living Together Agreements (Leaflet)
Cohabitation Agreements and Jointly Owned Property It is a commonly held belief that parties that live together for any significant length of time gain “rights” against their partner and/or their partner’s property and assets. People often refer to “common law” husbands or wives when referring to couples living together. The actual position is that, in […]
Leasing Land And Commercial Property (Leaflet)
The Need For Legal Advice? If land or buildings are let, whether or not there is a written agreement, the arrangement will usually be subject to a statutory regime. Many of the traps contained in those regimes can be avoided with expert advice. Land Land is most commonly let for agricultural purposes, in which case […]
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Land Registration (Leaflet)
Is Your Land Registered? If not, can this really cause you problems? You probably haven’t given much thought to the importance of land registration, but having unregistered land can leave you at increased risk of fraud and cause issues with inheritance. If you have owned your land since 1990 or before and have not taken […]
Personal Injury Claims (Leaflet)
Personal Injury Claims If you have suffered an injury for which someone else was to blame, you might be thinking of claiming compensation. The law does not automatically provide a right to compensation because you have suffered an injury and you will have to prove that the person who caused the accident was negligent or […]
Terms and Conditions of Business (Leaflet)
Commercial Contracts and Terms and Conditions of Business Do you sell goods? Do you sell services? Do you hire out goods? If your business carries out any of the above, there will be a contract between you and your customer. Whilst contracts can be verbal or written, the terms of verbal contracts can be difficult […]
Employment Law for Employees (Leaflet)
Understanding your rights The Employment Law team at Fraser Dawbarns is firmly established as a leading specialist in this fast-moving and complex area of law. We understand workplaces and we know what your job means to you and your family. Many of our clients have invested a lot of time and effort in their chosen […]
Setting Up A Business (Leaflet)
It Strats With an Idea All great businesses start with an idea but that idea is just the beginning Sometimes the most challenging part of any start-up is finding the courage and support needed to take the plunge. We know business start-ups and we can provide you with the support you need. We can help […]
Building Disputes (Leaflet)
Changes in the Law For many years, the prospect of suing a builder was a daunting one and the legal process was slow and not user friendly. It was often a question of sending a letter before action and then waiting for a reply. If none was received, a Claimant had the unenviable task of […]
Family Matters (Leaflet)
Expert and Sympathetic Legal Advice at a Fixed Price Family breakdown is rarely straightforward and often highly emotional. There are a lot of issues that need to be dealt with, including care arrangements for children and separation of finances, at a time when emotions are raw and relationships strained. We understand what you are going […]