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no fault divorce

No fault divorces delayed until April 2022

  Plans to implement the long-anticipated Divorce, Dissolution and Separation Act 2020 in the autumn of 2021 have been delayed by a further six months. The government has now committed to introducing the reforms on 6th April 2022. The reforms will for the first time allow for a no-fault divorce, removing the obligation for separating…

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Pictons Sponsors Tring Park Cricket Club

Pictons Announces Sponsorship of Tring Park CC

  Pictons is delighted to announce that it has once again committed to sponsor the Tring Park Cricket Club women’s and girls’ sections. Commenting on the sponsorship Pictons Managing Partner Sukh Saini said: “We are delighted to once again sponsor this section of the club. We’ve enjoyed our association with this community minded club, a…

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Joe O'Brien

Welcome Joe O’Brien!

  Pictons is delighted to announce the appointment of the family law specialist, Joe O’Brien. Joe is widely respected having received a mention in the prestigious Legal 500 guide to the law and having provided commentary to the BBC on family law issues. He provides support across a wide range of family law matters, including…

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small business owners and divorce

Small Business Owners and Divorce

  Many small businesses are owned by members of the same family. Going through a divorce can be a difficult and often distressing process, which can become increasingly complex when there is also a family business to consider. There is often confusion as to how a divorce may impact a family business.  If one of…

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terms of business

Terms of Business – Not Just the Small Print

  Pretty much all organisations should have carefully constructed terms of business. This is more than just the ‘small print’ some of us have come to expect but sadly largely ignore. They often form the contractual basis between the seller and the buyer. If agreed, the terms should be enforceable if there is any disagreement…

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contracts of employment

Contracts of Employment – Time for a Lockdown Spring Clean?

  The word unprecedented has rightly been used to describe the last year. Businesses of all sizes and sectors have had to confine their forecasts, budgets and wider planning to the deleted box. Whilst some sectors have been hit very hard others have flourished, but the impact across the wide economy has obviously been detrimental….

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Personal Loan Guarantees

Personal Loan Guarantees – Consider the Implications

  Current trading conditions have increased the demand for small business loans as businesses try to survive the short-term impact of Covid and make strategic changes to ensure their long-term survival. The Government is providing financial packages to support small businesses with cash flow issues. However, many are turning to investors and lenders to secure…

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Lasting Power of Attorney

Most people should consider drafting a Lasting Power of Attorney. For more information contact Pictons 0800 302 9448 info@pictons.co.uk

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leasehold changes

Leasehold changes set to benefit up to 4.5 million people

  The government has recently announced that it plans to give leaseholders the right to extend their lease to 990 years. Currently houses occupied under a lease can only extend their lease once for 50 years, whilst flat leases can be extended as often as required, with a zero ground rent for 90 years. Furthermore,…

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