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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of our blogs are based on English Law, and because they contain archival material, that material is likely to go out of date.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.

What Do I Need To Do When Buying a Home?

Gemma Drakeford
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Congratulations, you have found your dream home and had your offer accepted! What do you need to do next? 1. You need to choose a solicitor There are many conveyancing firms out there, I would advise to phone for a quote rather than looking at online...

How to sell a house when someone dies

Lottie Dunkley
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Suffering the loss of a loved one is a difficult time on its own, without the added stress of knowing what to do with their house. If you find yourself in this unfortunate situation, here is a short guide on where to start with the process.  In the...

How much does it cost to issue my life changing injuries case in Court?

Jon Rees
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How much does it cost to issue my life changing injuries case in Court? In life changing injury cases, clients are often surprised to learn how much it costs simply to commence (that is ‘issue’) legal proceedings so that a Judge can eventually...

International Women's Day 2023

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International Women's Day (IWD) is an annual global event which celebrates the social, economic, cultural and political achievements of women. The day also marks a call to action for accelerating gender parity. Significant activity is recognised...

I have received a C67, what should I do?

Monique Wagner
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A C67 is an application form used to initiate proceedings for the return of a child to a certain Country under the Hague Convention 1980. The International Child Abduction and Contact Unit (ICACU) is a government organisation that helps the Applicant parent...

Aviva Investors Ground rent GP Ltd and another v Williams and others [2023] UKSC 6

Emma Bush
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Please Sir, Can I Have Some More? Oliver Case overturned by Supreme Court in Aviva Investors Ground rent GP Ltd and another v Williams and others [2023] UKSC 6… Given the rarity of Supreme Court decisions that radically alter the legal...

Follow Up and Lifelong Care of Spinal Cord Injury - NSIC Study Day

Jon Rees
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Follow Up and Lifelong Care of Spinal Cord Injury - NSIC Study Day It was a privilege to have been invited to – and to sponsor - the latest Study Day at the National Spinal Injuries Centre earlier this week. ‘Follow Up and Lifelong Care of...

Property Disputes and the importance of expert legal advice

David Richards
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You may have seen the recent £200,000 legal battle that saw a dream home become a nightmare when Japanese Knotweed was discovered growing behind the garden shed. Mr Downing had purchased the south-west London home in 2018 for £700,000 with plans...

Why Should I Update My Will?

Lindsay Gutteridge
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Update Your Will Week 2023. This week (23rd – 29th January) is Update Your Will Week , an awareness campaign hosted by Solicitors for the Elderly (SFE) to encourage more people to update their will and ensure their wishes are carried out when they...

The Benefits of Therapy

Liz Headley
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Counselling, and emotional support, can take many forms and be beneficial in a variety of contexts. Some people might believe that you only need to engage in therapy if there is something “wrong” with you, but this isn’t the case. Some...

Things You Might Not Know That Can Affect Your Will...

Sarah Horton
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I have recently read a STEP article about marriage revoking Wills ( I'm getting re-married, will my children still inherit? STEP Advising Families ), and it got me thinking about other weird and wonderful laws that might impact your future plans in ways...

Spinal Cord Injuries - The Lifelong Impacts Compensation Can Help Address

Jon Rees
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Where a person suffers a spinal cord injury it will have a lifelong impact. As specialist solicitors our role is to try to secure as much compensation as might be possible to recover commensurate with what the law will recognise as compensable loss. Take...

Who are Cafcass and what is a safeguarding letter?

Jemma Bryans
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Who are Cafcass? Cafcass stands for Children and Family Court Advisory and Support Service. They were first formed on 1 st April 2001 as part of the Government’s commitment to supporting families and children. Cafcass is an independent...

What is a Child Arrangements Order?

Caitlin Lovell
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A Child Arrangements Order is an order that determines with whom a child is to live, and/or spend time with. Child Arrangements Orders are regulated by Section 8 of the Children Act 1989. The child’s mother, father or anyone with parental...

Good Divorce Week 2022

Melanie Haslam
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The Good Divorce week has focused on issues such a ‘no fault’ divorces in the past, the new ‘no-fault’ divorce legislation came into force on 6th April 2022.  This means that couples can now obtain a divorce, either solely or...

What Happens If Separated Parents Can't Agree Which School Their Child Should Go To?

Katie Vernon
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The rules surrounding the exercise of parental responsibility of children at school can often seem complex and confusing. As a parent your child’s education is one of the most important decisions you can make, but due to the importance of this...

Brethertons Solicitors support Stop The Pressure Day 17th November 2022.

Jon Rees
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One of the frustrations of being a specialist spinal cord injuries solicitor is that there are some people you can help quickly, where pressure ulcers shouldn’t be an issue. That will typically be the situation in cases where liability is clear and...

Special Measures in Family Court Proceedings

Poppy Harber
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Family Court proceedings can be daunting, whether you are the Applicant or Respondent, especially if you are a victim of Domestic Abuse. If you are a party to Family Court proceedings, and you are a victim of domestic abuse perpetrated by the other party,...

Make a Will Fortnight 2022

Sarah Horton
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Brethertons Solicitors invite you to participate in, and benefit from, the support we give to  Katharine House Hospice  Make a Will Fortnight (3 to 14 October 2022). Please contact any one of our three offices in Banbury, Bicester or Rugby to...

NSIC Spinal Cord Injury Study Day - Nutrition In Patients With Spinal Cord Injuries

Jon Rees
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The spinal cord injuries community is relatively small, yet the issues that patients - and those helping patients - with spinal cord injuries must navigate can often seem so extensive as to be overwhelming and beyond comprehension. As specialist solicitors...

What is the connection between Liz Truss and spinal cord injuries litigation?

Jon Rees
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It could well be that there is more than the one connection between Liz Truss and spinal cord injuries litigation, but as the country adjusts to a new prime minister – its 56 th and the Queen’s 15 th - the ‘connection between Liz Truss...

How we can help with Landlord Clients and Problematic Tenants.

Shivani Daudia
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An introduction from Victoria Lea-Holton and Shivani Daudia on how we can help with Landlord Clients and Problematic Tenants.   "We wanted to make you aware of some of our legal service that may be of interest as we understand that you offer...

The Difference Compensation Can Make - Independence, Security, Fulfilment

Jon Rees
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Compensation is the best a civilised society can do to deliver a measure of justice to persons injured through the negligence of another. But no amount of money can ever turn back the clock. Does compensation make a difference after spinal cord injury and if...

How Can I Protect My Digital Memories?

Emma Stewart
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Most of us have a digit footprint on Instagram, Facebook, Twitter and the like. We also have photographs, videos and other memories stored with Google, Apple and Meta. Have you thought about what happens to all those images and memories when you die or if...

Is Mediation Worth it?

Monique Wagner
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The court process for many is lengthy, stressful, and highly emotional. Many individuals believe that court room is the only solution. However, mediation can be a suitable alternative where parties want to avoid the emotional roller coaster of court. ...

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