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Cohabitees

Janes Anderson, a Principal with our Family department looks at cohabitees and the law.

I have to admit to a pet hate – the general perception about ‘common law’ wives or husbands. It is not unusual for people to think that once you have lived with someone for a period of time (six months, two years etc) you acquire ‘rights’ or an interest in the property in which you live. But you do not. People who believe otherwise may unfortunately be in for a nasty shock if the relationship ends.

Landlord and tenant matters - an outline of our services offered

James McCulloch, a solicitor in our Disputes department, was recently asked to speak at the Eastern Landlords Association AGM. The firm has significant experience in dealing with landlord and tenant matters and James took this opportunity to outline the services which Cozens-Hardy is able to offer landlords...

The Collaborative Approach

For most people (and particularly those not necessarily expecting it), divorce is devastating. The breakdown of a marriage may bring with it the fear of restricting a parent’s relationship with the children or severe financial hardship. Janes Anderson looks at the collaborative approach on divorce ...

'No Win, No fee' agreements - fuelling our compensation culture?

Principal Damian Short specialises in personal injury litigation and has particular expertise in representing those with acquired traumatic brain injury. In this article, Damian looks at ‘No Win, No Fee’ agreements – and his conclusion may surprise you...

Dismissal Law - All Change

2009 saw the introduction of some important changes to dismissal law which will affect the way employers should handle dismissals...

Company Law Updates

As the largest piece of UK legislation to date, the Companies Act 2006 finally came fully into force from 1st October 2009, complete with...

Prenups - Do they mean business?

Principal Jane Anderson specialises in financial provision on divorce and separation and is one of the region’s most respected...

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