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Comment on Family Law by £5 Million Divorce Settlement ‘Not Enough’

£5 Million Divorce Settlement ‘Not Enough’ — Sun, 10 Jul 2011 11:00:05 +0000

[...] at least, an arguable case. The appeal will be heard at a later date. We can advise you on any family law or wealth protection [...]

Comment on Legal Services for Individuals by Child Maintenance and School Fees

Child Maintenance and School Fees — Sun, 10 Jul 2011 10:57:20 +0000

[...] Posted 16th October 2010 in Family Parents are reminded that when an agreement is made on separation or divorce for school fees to be paid by a parent, the Child Support Agency (CSA) will not necessarily take this into account when calculating the child support liability payable. Whilst the CSA’s guidance on this issue, contained in ‘Child Support Guide Volume 7’, is unclear, it clearly does give the CSA discretion in the matter. The CSA is required to use its discretion depending on the circumstances of the case. Clearly, if the parent with care (PWC) of the children was not on benefits and agreed to the offset, it would be accepted. However, if the PWC did not agree the offset, it is open for the CSA to rule as it sees fit. In a recent case, the CSA sought a liability order to force a husband to pay the alleged shortfall in maintenance which resulted from his paying school fees and reducing his payments of maintenance accordingly. He went to court to oppose the order and showed that the CSA had effectively denied him the opportunity to make his case that the school fees payments were made in lieu of child support. It was clear from contemporaneous correspondence that the CSA had not understood the extent of its discretion and had not carried out a proper review of all the relevant circumstances. A judicial review of the decision was therefore agreed to allow the father to make his case. We can assist you in all negotiations regarding family breakdown. You can find more family law information here. [...]

Comment on FAQs about Divorce by Divorce & Insolvency | Birmingham Law Firm

Divorce & Insolvency | Birmingham Law Firm — Sun, 10 Jul 2011 10:56:05 +0000

[...] settlement on divorce), it was not enforceable against the trustee in bankruptcy. For additional divorce advice, click this [...]

Comment on Legal Services for Individuals by Family law | legal update | family law solicitor Birmingham

Family law | legal update | family law solicitor Birmingham — Sun, 10 Jul 2011 10:54:57 +0000

[...] if you have a view on the matter, visit http://www.lawcom.gov.uk/marital_property.htm and tell them! More law basics are [...]

Comment on FAQs about Family Law by Cohabitation Case Goes to Supreme Court

Cohabitation Case Goes to Supreme Court — Sun, 10 Jul 2011 10:53:32 +0000

[...] may be expected to set a precedent for how similar cases will be decided in the future. For more family law news, click [...]

Comment on Legal Services for Individuals by Medical negligence | Solicitors in Birmingham

Medical negligence | Solicitors in Birmingham — Sun, 10 Jul 2011 10:47:33 +0000

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Comment on Legal Services for Businesses by Data Protection – ICO Urges Vigilance

Data Protection – ICO Urges Vigilance — Sun, 10 Jul 2011 10:46:30 +0000

[...] Posted 5th October 2010 in General The Information Commissioner’s Office (ICO) has urged organisations to be extra vigilant in the way they handle personal data, after the number of reported data protection breaches reached 1,000. Anyone who processes personal information must comply with the eight data protection principles laid down in the Data Protection Act 1998 (DPA) in order to make sure that it does not end up in the wrong hands. This means having in place procedures to avoid wrongful disclosure and ensuring that staff are adequately trained in applying them. Many data security breaches are the result of human error. The ICO has issued guidance on how to ensure personal information is protected and has also published a Code of Practice explaining the approach the DPA applies to the collection and use of personal information online. This gives practical advice for organisations that do business over the Internet and are therefore subject to the DPA. Here are some more commercial law tips. [...]

Comment on Legal Services for Businesses by Small Businesses Gloomy Over Prospects

Small Businesses Gloomy Over Prospects — Sun, 10 Jul 2011 10:45:26 +0000

[...] Posted 6th November 2010 in General According to the latest economic report from the Institute of Chartered Accountants in England and Wales, micro-businesses do not share the optimism of mid-sized businesses over growth prospects for the next two years. The survey found that only 56 per cent of micro-businesses thought their turnover would increase in the next two years. With muted growth prospects and almost all businesses claiming to be intending to increase profitability in the next year, it seems inevitable that the preferred route will be cost-cutting. That, in turn, is likely to create downward pressure on supplier prices. In addition, 60 per cent or more of micro- and small businesses consider the UK regulatory system to be ‘not business friendly’, with employment law, tax, health and safety regulations, business tax and planning law coming in for particular criticism. Contact us for advice on all aspects of business law. [...]

Comment on Legal Services for Businesses by Fraud law | Litigation Solicitors Birmingham

Fraud law | Litigation Solicitors Birmingham — Sun, 10 Jul 2011 10:43:57 +0000

[...] Accountants KPMG have reported that the level of fraud in 2010 was up by nearly a fifth in 2010, with 314 incidents worth nearly £1.4 billion reported. The biggest sources of fraud are those committed by professional criminals, although these fell slightly in 2010. For businesses, the biggest danger is the ‘trusted employee’. The 61 cases brought in 2010 included one fraud of more than £200 million in which the money was siphoned abroad. The other 60 commercial frauds averaged £3.65 million each. More than 40 per cent of frauds (totalling more than £570 million) were committed against public bodies. The biggest single fraud of this type was for more than £100 million. We can advise you on the minimisation of your legal risks in many areas. Commercial law tips. [...]

Comment on FAQs about Employment Law by Health & Safety law | Personal Injury

Health & Safety law | Personal Injury — Sun, 10 Jul 2011 10:42:55 +0000

[...] of this case and make sure you take measures to prevent the use or make sure it is safe. For more advice for employers, click this [...]