Members of our Family and Litigation Department are taking part in the Countess of Brecknock Hospice 10@10 Late Night Walk this June. If you wish to sponsor us in the 10 mile walk to raise money for our nominated charity, please donate through the below Just Giving link which sends your donation str...
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Divorce is about untying a couple’s connections and there is no getting away from the fact that money, property and other assets are a central focus.
Each party will want to ensure that they get their fair share, and so they should but expectations are not always the reality, primarily becaus...
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It’s been a momentous month for Family Law.
The Government has announced that it will be bringing in legislation that will enable a couple to divorce without having to cast blame for the breakdown of their relationship.
Why is this such a significant move? The divorce process that has been i...
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Unless your home is surrounded by fields, trees and little else, there’s a fair chance that you will at some point be affected by other people’s building works.
Whether it’s a new driveway or an extension, the effects are rarely confined to the property itself. Noise travels, dust...
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The Partners of Barker Son & Isherwood are delighted to announce the promotion of Zoë McManus to Partner on 1st April.
Zoë joined the firm in December 2017 as Head of our Private Client Department. She has considerable expertise and experience in advising and drafting on all aspects...
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If the emotional and practical aspects of a divorce are not enough of a challenge for a couple, the idea of dividing up finances and physical assets certainly can be.
As difficult as that part of the process may be, there is no getting away from it. Both parties will want a fair settlement and that...
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When two parents separate, lives are changed forever. At the heart of the situation is – and always should be – the children of the relationship.
It is generally the case that children benefit from maintaining contact with both parents. However, there are situations in which it would no...
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The reality of most family set-ups is that one party – the husband or the wife – earns more than the other. There is rarely parity in the financial sense, although non-monetary contributions to family life, such as childcare, usually represent significant value when it comes to the smoot...
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When a person makes a Will, they can usually expect its terms to be carried through after their death.
We say ‘usually’ because there are situations in which people who had expected to benefit in particular ways from a Will can bring a legal challenge and, if successful, alter the inher...
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Zoë McManus of Barker Son & Isherwood LLP in Andover is urging people to check their eligibility for a lasting power of attorney (LPA) fee refund, after almost two million people were overcharged by the Office of the Public Guardian (OPG) between 2013 and 2017. Claimants can expect to recei...
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