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Please treat the contents of our blogs as general guidance only. Please do not take any action based on their contents unless you have sought specific legal advice. Brethertons cannot accept responsibility for any errors or inaccuracies, loss or damage in circumstances where there is no formal retainer between us and we have not given you personal and specific advice relating to a matter for which you have given us full background details.  You must also bear in mind that the contents of our blogs are based on English Law, and because they contain archival material, that material is likely to go out of date. Therefore, it is important to consider the date that the blog was posted. Please also remember that the laws may differ in different Jurisdictions.

Brethertons Solicitors Shortlisted for Family Law Awards 2023

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Brethertons are delighted to announce that they have been shortlisted for Family Law Firm of the Year at the prestigious LexisNexis Family Law Awards . Brethertons have been shortlisted as Family Law Firm of the Year for Midlands, Wales and the South. ...

How are assets split in divorce?

Dominic Wisdom
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Going through a divorce is nearly always a stressful experience, and there are many factors that need to be taken into consideration as a part of the process. One of the most important is how your assets will be split between you and your ex-spouse once the...

The Importance Of Good Financial Advice In Connection With Compensation

Jon Rees
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The claims that we deal with tend to have a lump sum equivalent value of hundreds of thousands (and more commonly millions) of pounds. That is what a life changing injury may well equate to when the lost earnings, care, equipment, therapies, and...

Brethertons Named as One of the Top Private Wealth Law Providers in Oxfordshire 2023

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Brethertons LLP , a prominent legal services provider, is thrilled to announce its recognition as one of the leading law firms in the Oxford and Surrounds region for Private Wealth Law by the High Net Worth Guide 2023. The Chambers High Net Worth Guide is...

Stoke Mandeville Spinal Research Charity Support

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On 12 th July, Brethertons visited the Stoke Mandeville Spinal Centre in support of the Fish and Chips night organised by the Stoke Mandeville Spinal Research charity. It was a pleasure to support such an informative evening which, after enjoying the yummy...

Brethertons' Partner, Roger Hardwick, wins Solicitor of the Year award at ERMA Awards 2023

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Brethertons are proud to announce Roger Hardwick, Partner in Residential Leasehold, has won the title of Solicitor of the Year at the ERMA Awards 2023. At a splendid event on 6 th July 2023 in London, the News on the Block ERMA Awards, Roger and our...

Brethertons Solicitors LLP are proud to be a Stoke Mandeville Spinal Research 10th Anniversary Ambassador

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Every 4 hours someone in the UK suffers a Spinal Cord Injury, and as a result of their injury, many people with paralysis experience a lifetime of debilitating health complications. Founded in 2006, Stoke Mandeville Spinal Research (SMSR) is an...

Am I entitled to my husband's pension if I divorce him?

Dawn Millar
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Divorce can be a complicated and emotionally charged time, especially in terms of dividing assets. Over time, it is likely that your assets have become entangled with your spouse’s, and at this stage, you may both have opposite ideas about what...

Trust Registration Service - What are the compliance issues for Trustees?

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The Issue: From 6 October 2020, new rules came in that extend the number of trusts that now need to be registered with HMRC’s Trust Registration Service (TRS). Trusts that had not traditionally needed to be registered because there was no tax to pay,...

The Pension Advisory Group (PAG) and it's guide to the treatment of pensions in divorce settlements

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The Pension Advisory Group (PAG) is an interdisciplinary group of judges, solicitors, barristers, legal academics, independent financial advisors, and actuaries. The group was set up in June 2017. The main objective was to provide a guide to practitioners,...

Brethertons celebrates Linda Jones' 35 year anniversary

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Linda Jones embodies the closely held values of Brethertons Solicitors. She has dedicated 35 years of her career to the firm, working her way through several roles from Trainee Legal Executive to Equity Partner and member of the Executive Committee....

What happens to the family home after divorce?

Josh Russell
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The family home is often the most valuable asset that a couple owns, so it’s not surprising that it can be a significant point of contention during a divorce financial settlement, especially in regard to questions such as “Who stays in the family...

Nikah Marriages and Divorce

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At Brethertons we have a team of lawyers who are experienced in a variety of languages and cultures. Our own Layan Sarhan, Legal Assistant in our Children & Domestic Abuse team, has written this blog discussing Nikah Marriages in the UK. ...

How are Pensions Split in Divorce?

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Making arrangements for your finances during divorce can often prove to be a complex process. In many cases, the way your pensions are divided will be especially important, as they are likely to be among your most valuable assets and will provide future...

Spinal Cord Injuries Awareness Day 2023

Jon Rees
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Last Friday was Spinal Cord Injuries Awareness Day 2023. Brethertons Solicitors were proud to raise awareness of all spinal cord injuries related matters on that and every other day. It is important and it matters. We help people regain independence and...

Lump Sums and PPOs - Six, Seven and Eight Figure Compensation Awards

Jon Rees
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In the last ten years or so my specialist team and I have secured around one hundred million pounds (£100,000,000) of compensation for clients who have suffered spinal cord or other life changing injuries. That sum is a lump sum equivalent value. A...

Making a Will whilst going through Divorce or Dissolution

Laura Stuart
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Unfortunately it can take a significant amount of time from deciding to separate to receiving your decree absolute/final order. During this time you are still considered to be married – this can be beneficial in terms of things like pension rights if...

No Notice? No Dispute and No Act! Party Wall Act 1996

Abigail Laborero
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Power & Kyson v Shah [2023] EWCA Civ 239 In early March, the Court of Appeal handed down their decision in the case of Power & Kyson v Shah [2023] EWCA Civ 239. This is one of a handful of cases concerning the Party Wall Act 1996 (“the...

Limitation on preventing your neighbour using your drive

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There recently has been a case in which a Judge has given some very interesting guidance on a right of way dispute between neighbours. If your neighbour is restricting your right of way or even obstructing access completely, we would be happy to advise you...

What is the Renters' Reform Bill and how does it affect private landlords?

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What is the Renters' Reform Bill? You may recall that the Renters' Reform Bill was mentioned back in the Queen’s speech in May 2022, when it was announced that ‘no fault evictions’ would be abolished. Later in June 2022, the...

Do I have to share my pension in my Divorce?

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When going through a divorce, your pension might be one of the most valuable assets you need to consider when dealing with your, and your spouse’s, finances. The first step to take is to obtain up-to-date CETVs (Cash Equivalent Transfer Value) for all...

Brethertons Solicitors run London Landmarks Half Marathon in Aid of Goalball UK

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Brethertons Solicitors LLP are delighted to announce that Solicitor Victoria Lea-Holton and Paralegal Shivani Daudia have raised over £1000 for Goalball UK by running the London Landmarks half marathon! Goalball, Brethertons charity of choice, is a...

Brethertons LLP Solicitors thriving as they announce new promotions

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Brethertons solicitors are delighted to announce the promotion of a number of our great lawyers; including three Fixed Share Partners, three Partners, four Senior Associates, three Associates, and an Executive Lawyer. Our policy to promote from within our...

Is No Win No Fee a Good Thing?

Jon Rees
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'It is all about perception’ is a truism that stands the test of time. And people’s perceptions can take a long time to change. The perception that there is a compensation culture perpetuated by no win no fee lawyers still seems to persist at...

How Long Does It Take to Sell My House?

Gemma Drakeford
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Selling your home “How long will it take to  sell my house ?” is probably the question we are asked most as  conveyancing  solicitors. So how long does it take? If you like watching soaps, you may be under the impression...

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