Ritchie MacDonald

Penalty Clauses in Commercial Contracts

Are penalty clauses in commercial contracts enforceable. Under English Common Law

7 years ago

A move towards no fault divorce

An update from Louise Pearce, Family Law Solicitor at our Bookham office Just this weekend the Justice Secretary has confirmed…

7 years ago

Are we any closer to divorce law reform following Owens v Owens?

On 25 July, divorce solicitors across the country eagerly awaited the Supreme Court's ruling on Owens v Owens. The case…

7 years ago

Owens v Owens and no fault divorces

Many family lawyers have been calling for the law relating to divorce to be updated to allow for no fault…

7 years ago

Civil partnership or same sex marriage

A number of my gay and lesbian friends have either celebrated or will be celebrating their 10-year civil partnership anniversary…

8 years ago

Divorce rates continue to fall but for ‘Silver Splitters’ continuing to rise

Although fewer people are getting divorced in England and Wales every year, the average age of those splitting up has…

8 years ago

The Myth of Common Law Partners

Over half of UK citizens still believe in one of the biggest urban myths, that of the ‘common law marriage’

8 years ago

Divorce Settlements and the Importance of Disclosure

On Monday morning, before leaving for work, I turned on my TV to listen to the news and I ended…

8 years ago

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