The divorce rate has fallen to its lowest level since 1975, according to the latest figures from the Office for National Statistics. Just over 130,000 couples divorced
More than 220,000 home buyers have used Help to Buy
The latest government figures show that more than 220,000 people have now used the various Help to Buy schemes to purchase a new home. More than 180,000 of them are first time buyers. The average house price across the schemes is £191,000, showing that it is those buying smaller properties who are benefiting most. There are various Help to Buy schemes including Shared Ownership, Equity Loan, and London Help to …Read More
Court rejects woman’s bid to administer her late mother’s estate
A woman has failed to have herself appointed as the administrator of her late mother’s estate because the High Court considered that she was untrustworthy. A man claiming to be the deceased’s husband was also rejected as an administrator with the court preferring to appoint someone independent from outside the family. The case involved a woman who died intestate, that is, without having made a will. Her daughter and a …Read More
Former Network Rail employee awarded £75,000 in equal pay case
A woman who used to work for Network Rail has been awarded £75,000 to settle an equal pay claim going back several years. Tracey Myers worked for the company as a training assurance specialist until she was made redundant in 2014. She later discovered
Solicitor Polly Ashurst moves to Bates Solicitors London Office
Polly Ashurst has successfully completed her Training Contract and has moved to our Basingstoke office to work as a Solicitor dealing in residential and commercial property matters and Wills, Lasting Powers of Attorney and other Private Client services.
Teacher awarded £180,000 in disability discrimination case
A teacher suffering from cystic fibrosis who was dismissed for showing a horror film to pupils has been awarded £180,000 compensation in a disability discrimination case. Philip Grosset worked as head of English at the Joseph Rowntree School in York. He was sacked for gross misconduct after showing the 18-rated film Halloween to a group of 15-year-olds. Mr Grosset accepted that he had made a poor choice but said it …Read More
Mother loses appeal over her son living with his father
A mother has lost her appeal against a court ruling that her son should live with his father. The case involved a couple who had separated on bad terms
Autumn Statement outlines measures to build more homes
The Autumn Statement by Chancellor Philip Hammond set out a series of measures to boost house building and provide more homes. The government plans to invest more than £7 billion
How the law can help when loved ones lose mental capacity
Medical advances and better health education mean people are enjoying longer and more active lives than ever before. There are still risks,
Michele Noy Joins Bates | Wallis Prance
We are delighted to announce the arrival of Michele Noy, Family and Matrimonial Law Solicitor