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What to expect from the divorce process

29 May 2018
Law Blog

The process of getting a divorce in England and Wales will, of course, vary from case to case, as no two cases are identical. However, the basic principles behind a divorce will largely be the same, so this article explains what you can expect if you are considering getting divorced, or if you are already at the start of divorce proceedings.

Well known Solicitor retires after 45 years in Boston

24 May 2018
Law Blog
Firm News

Richard Tinn retires from Sills & Betteridge LLP on 4th July, having started his legal career in Boston on 13th November 1967 with Grocock & Staniland (later Ringrose Law). He then set up his own firm Richard Tinn & Co. which was acquired by Sills & Betteridge in 2011.

What happens to your estate if you don’t leave a Will?

Most people will know what a Will is. It is a legal document which details how a person would like their “Estate” (which is made up of assets such as property, money and possessions) to be distributed after they pass away. The person who is making the Will is known as the “testator”. The two main reasons for leaving a Will are to protect your children and to provide for the people for whom you want to provide, which is why it is so important to make a Will.

An update on Brexit and Road Haulage – A consideration of the best and worst case scenarios

The only thing we know for certain about Brexit is that there is currently a great deal of uncertainty.

Association of Personal Injury Lawyers launches “Compensation Explained”

The Association of Personal Injury Lawyers (APIL) have recently launched what they describe as their “latest public information venture”, an online booklet called “Compensation explained” which is a guide to personal injury compensation, its purpose, and its value to society.

Requesting Judicial Assessment of merits at preliminary hearings

The Employment Tribunals Rules of Procedure provide that a Tribunal shall wherever practicable and appropriate encourage the use by the parties of the service of ACAS, judicial or other mediation, or other means of resolving their disputes by agreement.