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We want all users to ensure they are secure using our website. That is why we have introduced SSL protection. SSL (Secure Sockets Layer) is the security technology that helps encrypt and secure all data that’s transmitted through a website. The SSL protocol helps establish an encrypted link between a web server and the browser(s). […]
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The government has launched a consultation on domestic abuse, seeking new laws and stronger powers to protect and support survivors. The consultation launched by the Prime Minister Theresa May, Home Secretary Amber Rudd and Justice Secretary David Gauke, will seek views on measures to be included in the government’s draft Domestic Abuse Bill. The new […]
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West Midlands Police are seeking to jointly commission a new perpetrator programme with the Office of the Police and Crime Commissioner. This programme aims to fundamentally change perpetrator behaviour to make victims and families safe. Their view is that in order to reduce the number of victims, they must reduce the number of perpetrators. The […]
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Where one parent poisons their child against the other this is known as parental alienation, the ultimate aim of which is to persuade the child to permanently exclude that parent from their life. In the case of Re H-B (2015) His Honour Judge Wildblood held the following view: “where two parents share parental responsibility, it […]
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In the Budget on 22 November 2017, the Chancellor of the Exchequer announced a relief from stamp duty land tax (SDLT) for first time buyers. The relief will apply from 22 November 2017 to purchases of residential property for £500,000 or less, provided the purchaser intends to occupy the property as their only or main […]
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Ashley James Solicitors are pleased to announce we have very recently opened a branch of Ashley James Solicitors in 7 Market Square Stafford ST16 2JZ
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With Christmas fast approaching, it is a period when people wish to travel abroad to see family. It is important to note that when both parties have parental responsibility for a child the other parent’s consent must be obtained prior to taking the child out of the jurisdiction of England & Wales. If consent is […]
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These agreements seem to be on the rise and much like a pre-nuptial agreement – which takes place before the wedding – post-nuptials lay out how assets will be split on divorce. Gone are the days when married people agreed to split their assets 50:50. More and more are drawing up “post-nup” agreements, sometimes long […]
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Below is a really useful guide from The BBC regarding the financial decisions involved in buying or renting a property. Buying a property is one of the biggest financial decisions most people will make and this guide provides useful information which will assist you. It is worth taking some time to read this guide. BBC […]
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The Government are considering implementing new measures to prevent gazumping What is gazumping? Gazumping is when a buyer has had an offer to purchase a property accepted by the seller but before the sale is completed the seller accepts another offer from a different person and refuses to sell to the original buyer. Is it […]
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