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Fathers’ Rights on Divorce
The Queen’s Speech given on 9 May 2012 said: “Ministers intend to strengthen the law to ensure children have a relationship with both their parents after family separation, where that is safe, and in...
BBC Radio 4 Money Box Live – Powers of Attorney
This programme looked and the pros and cons of making powers of attorney and gave contrasting information for people living in England and Wales and Scotland, where a different legal system applies. If...
Televising Court Proceedings
The Queens Speech included reference to the Crime & Courts Bill which refers to the televising of Court proceedings. We have already seen the start of television in Court in Scotland where sentencing has...
SDLT changes
Stamp Duty Land Tax (SDLT) on a residential property worth over two million pounds will be due on transactions completed on or after 22 March 2012 at 7%. The percentage is payable on the...
Cheltenham office opens conveyancing department
Hine Solicitors are pleased to announce that as from 17 April 2012 the Cheltenham office is able to offer a full range of property services. The property department comprises Emma McParland, senior solicitor and...
