Court of Appeal: Nalders LLP continue to act for successful tenant in challenge to an invalidly served s146 Notice
On 8 February 2019, the Court of Appeal (Civil Division) handed down Judgment in Toms v Ruberry [2019] EWCA Civ 128. This is a significant and rare decision on the validity of notices before forfeiture. Nalders LLP acted as solicitors for the successful...
Probate Fees Skyrocket
The cost of proving a will following the death of a relative looks set to increase following a Government announcement. Probate fees, which must be paid before next of kin can access assets, will be removed for estates under £50,000, but everyone else will have...
Be Careful who you Trust …
Once again dismissing the idea of common law marriages and rights, the High Court has dismissed an ex-partner’s claim for a share in the sale proceeds of a farm owned by her partner. Mr Griffey bought the farm in his sole name with a mortgage granted to him alone. ...
A Step Towards Equal Rights For Unmarried Couples
The rights of unmarried couples have been strengthened by the recent Supreme Court decision in favour of Siobhan McLaughlin, an unmarried mother from Northern Ireland. Ms McLaughlin and her partner, John Adams, had been together for 23 years and had 4 children...