Changes to the law on cohabitation

Yesterday, the Supreme Court gave a landmark ruling in the case of Jones v Kernott, which deals with how jointly owned property should be divided when non married couples seperate. Mr Kernott claimed a share in the property 13 years after seperating, and the Supreme Court has ultimately decided that looking at the couples intentions when they seperated, he should receive only 10% of the value of the property, not 50% he was seeking. The media interest in this case has been intense as the potential impact is so significant on those who live together for 6 months or 60 years. Lynn Cowley of Nockolds LLP Solicitors is joining in the debate on BBC Radio Essex to explain cohabitation law as it stands today and how this ruling will impact on how future cases are handled.  Nockolds LLP Family law experts will publish a briefing on the implications of this shortly, please email newsteam@nockolds.co.uk for your copy of this important practical guide.  

Lynn Cowley (profile) Thursday 10th November 2011
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Camberley Caper for CLIC Sargent - Sunday Morning Choices

Camberley Caper for CLIC Sargent - Following on from the success and enjoyment of the Isabel Hospice Ride earlier this year, Nockolds LLP Solicitors and Price Bailey have decided yet again to forego a relaxing Sunday for an extreme day of biking, running and kayaking!

The Camberley Caper, Trail Plus event, supported CLIC Sargent a charity specialising in the provision of support for children and young people with cancer and their families. Not only do they provide clinical care but the essential care and support for families as well as specialist holidays, play specialists and days out.

Sarah Miles, Commercial Solicitor at Nockolds explained,
 "Anyone with children knows how worrying it can be when they are knocked out with a bad cold, but to imagine how you must feel if your children suffer with cancer is beyond comprehension. It is all too easy to carry on in your own life and forget about the problems that so many families go through."

Tony Pennison, Director at Price Bailey Chartered Accountants said after the event:
“It feels amazing to have completed such a gruelling challenge! We all did so well and it feels like a double win in terms of your own personal achievement and supporting a charity.”

The teams have been busy fundraising over the last few weeks but are still open to kind donations, to support the team please contact marketing@nockolds.co.uk or sponsor them at https://www.justgiving.com/Nockolds-Solicitors0

James Brunton (profile) Pete Dodd (profile) Peter King (profile) Sarah Miles (profile) Monday 17th October 2011
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Supporting CLIC Sargent - Trail Plus Challenge

Following on from the success and enjoyment of the Isabel Hospice Ride earlier this year, Nockolds have decided yet again to forego a relaxing Sunday for an extreme day of biking, running and kayaking!

Team Members include:

Sarah Miles

Tracy Ketteridge

Pete Dodd

Peter King

James Brunton

William Thomas

Harriet Jones

Orla Bingham

Alfonso Valero

The Camberly Caper, October 16th, is a Trail Plus event supporting CLIC Sargent.

CLIC Sargent provides incredible support for children and young people with cancer and their families.

 Sarah Miles, Commercial Solicitor at Nockolds explained, "Anyone with children knows how worrying it can be when they are knocked out with a bad cold, but to imagine how you must feel if your children suffer with cancer is beyond comprehension. It is all too easy to carry on in your own life and forget about the problems that so many families go through"

To support the team please contact marketing@nockolds.co.uk or sponsor them at https://www.justgiving.com/Nockolds-Solicitors0

Alfonso Valero (profile) James Brunton (profile) Pete Dodd (profile) Peter King (profile) Sarah Miles (profile) Wednesday 5th October 2011
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Grandparent's Association Trustee

Nockolds LLP are pleased to announce that Francesca Cozens, who is a member of the Family team has been appointed to the Board of Trustees of the Grandparents’ Association.  The Grandparents’ Association is a national charity which was launched in 1987.  It supports grandparents who are denied contact with their grandchildren, bringing up the children who cannot live with their birth parents and who would, otherwise, be in care or those who offer childcare.

The charity runs a support helpline along with a welfare benefits helpline along with support groups including grandparent and toddler groups.  All details can be found at the web address www.grandparents-association.co.uk. 

Francesca Cozens (profile) Thursday 29th September 2011
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Choose Quality Advice

From September 2011 the Law Society have launched the “Choose Quality Advice” campaign to assist members of the public in locating appropriately qualified solicitors to assist them.  The Law Society accredited experts are measured against the highest standard and are shown to have expert skills and knowledge in their field.  Nockolds have Law Society accredited specialists in both their Family and Personal Injury teams.

In the Family team, Peter Dodd who is a partner in the department, and Francesca Cozens are Family Law Accreditation Scheme Members and Jennie Jones, who is a partner in the Personal Injury team, has been accredited under the Law Society Personal Injury Accreditation Scheme.  Each of these individuals could assist you.  Should you have any questions please do not hesitate to contact any of these individuals. 

Francesca Cozens (profile) Jennie Jones (profile) Pete Dodd (profile) Thursday 29th September 2011
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