The Law Commission today published its consultation paper on the issue of pre-nuptial, post nuptial and separation agreements which they collectively refer to as “Marital Property Agreements” (MPAs) which had … Read more

It has been reported this week that Cristiano Ronaldo may be facing a custody battle over the son he conceived with a 20 year old British student in 2009. The … Read more

Today, the campaign group Equal Love is launching a legal challenge in the European Court of Human Rights to allow same sex couples to marry. The campaign group also argue … Read more

With the media full of stories of a romance between Liz Hurley and the Australian cricketer Shane Warne and that the former liberal democrat leader Charles Kennedy and his wife … Read more

It was reported in The Sunday Times Style Magazine last weekend that “marriage-fixing iPhone apps” have been created and can be purchased via iPhone’s App Store. Notable titles include “Fix … Read more

The Christmas holidays are fast approaching and what should be a happy time for families can prove deeply traumatic when parents are separated. 

To avoid conflict, focus on the wishes and feelings … Read more

Lord Alan Sugar (A.K.A. Sir Alan) of the BBC’s television programme The Apprentice, is famed for saying “You’re Fired!” which is followed by an immediate exit of the latest ill-fated … Read more

We specialise in providing services to family businesses. If you own a family business please talk to us. We help clients like you on a daily basis.

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The Labour leader Ed Miliband recently revealed that he is not on the birth certificate of his 18 month old son Daniel. Mr Miliband is not married to Daniel’s mother … Read more

The forthcoming wedding of Prince William and Kate Middleton will bring to an end a long period of cohabitation for the couple. Today many couples live together before marriage or … Read more

When a court reviews a married couple’s assets as part of a financial settlement upon divorce one of the issues that may arise is the treatment of any assets that … Read more

Richard Riley one of Myers Lister Price Company & Commercial Solicitors explains some of the basics:

Whatever business you are in you will regularly need to enter into contracts with … Read more

The press is full this week of reports that a government review is to recommend the introduction of compulsory mediation before any court proceedings relating to children or finance. Under … Read more

Following our article yesterday we can report that the Supreme Court today ruled in favour of the German heiress Katrin Radmacher. Miss Radmacher and Mr Granatino married in 1998 and … Read more

Did you know that you can make a P36 offer to settle if you are a claimant, or a defendant.

A part 36 is an offer that you make to … Read more

Finally, after eight months, the Supreme Court is due to give its judgement in the landmark case of Radmacher v. Grantino tomorrow. The case concerns the legal effectiveness of pre-nuptial … Read more

It has been reported today that Courtney Cox and her husband David Arquette are to split after 11 years of marriage. The couple have released a joint statement that confirms … Read more

It has been reported that Camille Donatacci the estranged wife of Frasier star Kelsey Grammer will gain at least £19 million from their split as she is a joint owner … Read more

In a speech to the Charity Families Need Fathers, the President of the Family Division, Sir Nicholas Wall, has castigated parents (particularly well-educated parents) who embark on bitter and protracted … Read more

The Employment Tribunal Statistics for 2009 – 2010 reveal a 56% rise in accepted claims from
2008 – 2009 levels.

Whilst this rise is largely as a result of an … Read more

Under the Companies Act 2006 a new rule was introduced so that every company in the UK must have at least one natural person, i.e. a human being, as a … Read more

Myers Lister Price Solicitors have recently celebrated victories in two cases of professional negligence against law firms.

One case concerned a conveyancing matter where solicitors negligently failed to advise our … Read more

It has recently been reported that Michael Jackson’s parents are set to divorce after 60 years of marriage. In June 2010 it was also reported that Al Gore and his … Read more

In the recent case of Jones v. Kernott the Court of Appeal has highlighted the importance for all unmarried couples contemplating the purchase of  a property together of having a … Read more

With a number of top sports stars such as Wayne Rooney, Colin Montgomerie and Ashley Cole accused of  cheating on their Wives their Wives may be thinking of divorce and … Read more

In our earlier article posted on the 3^rd August we commented on reports that Tiger Woods estranged wife Elin Nordegren would receive $750 million (£500 million) on her divorce … Read more

It has become increasingly popular for celebrities such as Colin Montgomerie, Tiger Woods and John Terry to apply for injunctions and “super-injunctions” (so called because even their existence cannot be … Read more

Despite having been in force since the end of last year, many businesses are failing to comply with the terms of the Provisions of Service Regulations in respect of the … Read more

EU Commission has started discussions on ways to deal with cross border inheritance tax hurdles within the EU.

European property owners are amongst those now waiting to hear the outcome … Read more

EMPLOYERS – DO YOU KNOW THE RULES ON REFERENCES?

There are many myths relating to references, a popular one being that an employer has to give a positive reference… Not … Read more

Last week the Court of Appeal made a landmark ruling in the divorce case of the Imerman’s. The case concerned the so-called “Hildebrand rules” which historically have enabled a wife … Read more

Recent reports show that a huge number of over 50’s are facing long term unemployment due to the recent recession.

Around 52 per cent of over 50’s are jobless, with … Read more

Last night BBC Panorama aired a programme on the private Will-writing industry across Britain, as more and more consumers are being duped by charlatans writing wills for the British consumer.… Read more

Divorce or separating from a former partner does not need to be like World War Three!

Many family solicitors, including those at Myers Lister Price are members of a national … Read more

In the largest divorce settlement in history, it has been reported that Tiger Woods’ estranged wife, Elin Nordegren, is to receive $750 million (£500 million) in her divorce from the … Read more

The summer holidays are here again and trying to agree arrangements for holidays and the children’s activities can become a source of friction between you and your former partner. All … Read more

Love maybe in the air for Jude and Sienna but should Sienna guard against being the next ex Mrs Law and should Jude be generally guarded having already experienced the … Read more

Two key issues could arise were Danni Minogue and Kris Smith to separate:-

1. What would be the legal status of Kris Smith in terms of his relationship with  his son,

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