Landlord and Tenant Disputes: Dilapidations Claims

Landlords and tenants of commercial premises can often find themselves in disputes at the end of a lease in relation to dilapidations, which are monies due to a landlord by a commercial tenant for breaches of a tenant’s repairing obligations.

The importance of pre-nuptial agreements

6 Jun 2018
Law Blog

In recent years there has been a rise in the number of couples getting a pre-nuptial agreement – also known as a pre-marital agreement and commonly known as a pre-nup. In this article, we explain what a pre-nuptial agreement is, why they are important, and the reasons why you might want to consider getting one if you are getting married.

What you need to know about driving lessons on the motorway

From 4 June 2018 the law is changing to enable learner drivers to undertake driving lessons on the motorway.

Divorce in same sex marriages

1 Jun 2018
Law Blog

Same sex marriage was introduced by the Coalition Government, with the Marriage (Same Sex Couples Act) being passed by Parliament on the 17th July 2013, and the first same sex marriages taking place less than a year later on the 29th March 2014. Previously, same sex couples had not been able to get married, but since 2005 had been able to enter into a Civil Partnership. The Civil Partnership Act (2004) was passed in November 2004 and took effect from 5th December 2005. Registering a Civil Partnership gave couples the same legal rights as marriage gave same sex couples. Couples who are in a civil partnership are able to convert it into a marriage if they so choose.

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.