January 2008

Issue 7 - Jan 2008. Is There Life After Debt?

Tue, 01/01/2008 - 01:00 — Georgina Smith

With more shoppers paying for Christmas on credit, people may enter the New Year to find that they are being pushed further into debt and as a result may struggle to pay their everyday expenses. With this and the credit squeeze taking hold, more people may find it increasingly harder to get credit.

The New Year, A Busy Time For Divorce Lawyers

Tue, 01/01/2008 - 01:00 — Georgina Smith
It is perhaps not surprising that the largest number of petitions for divorce are presented to the courts in the months of January and September. For many couples the strain of close contact for an extended period over Christmas or a family holiday is the final straw when a relationship is already in crisis. For others they have wanted to see Christmas through or have a final family holiday for the sake of the children.

Employment Law Focus - Post Termination Clauses

Tue, 01/01/2008 - 01:00 — Georgina Smith
As an employment lawyer I am often asked if a post termination obligation within a contract of employment can be enforced. Usually, the employer will be in a situation where one of their employees (usually a key sales executive, business development manager or client/customer focussed manager) has left the company and started working for a competitor.

The Changing Impact Of Bankruptcy Following Divorce Proceedings

Tue, 01/01/2008 - 01:00 — Georgina Smith

A recent case of Haines v Hill and Another (2007) EWCA Civ1284 has created quite a flurry of interest recently.