Purchasing a property with your husband, wife or partner is an exciting milestone for many making it easy to look no further than getting your hands on the keys. How many of us stop to consider what happens to that property in the event the relationship breaks down in the future? It is not a particularly pleasant thought but nevertheless, it is a notion of importance, especially in the event of unequal contributions towards the property purchase.
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Neves Solicitors are pleased to be sponsoring the Silsoe Stride in 2019.
This event is an annual 5K Adult Race, 10K Adult Race and Children's Fun Run which takes place on 30th June. Set within the magnificent grounds of Wrest Park and neighbouring farmland, this event provides a very scenic 5K and 10K race, ideal for runners of all abilities including those new to running, with a gently undulating route where you can Run, Walk or Jog.
For many years, lawyers have advised their clients that there was no point in drawing up prenuptial agreements before the couple married or agreements to regulate their finances after they married. This was because divorce courts would not be bound by them.
An agreement for disagreement? A reminder of the importance of ensuring certainty when contracting with third parties.
The recent Court of Appeal judgement in the case of Morris v Swanton Care & Community Ltd [2018] EWCA Civ 2763 found that an earn-out provision in a share purchase agreement contained an unenforceable clause that rendered the agreement as nothing more than just an “agreement to agree”.
Lolly from MK-Act came along to our Milton Keynes office today to collect our donation to their charity of £500.
MK-Act is the specialist domestic violence service for Milton Keynes. The charity works with over 100 families’ everyday to help them move on from fear and abuse.