Landlord and Tenant In the case of Beitov Properties Ltd v Elliston Bentley Martin [2012], The Upper Tribunal (Lands Chamber) ruled that service charges were not due as the demands […]
Family and Divorce In the case of Kim v Morris [2012] the Family Division declined to allow a decree nisi to be made absolute as the couple had reconciled for […]
Employment The government has tabled amendments to the Enterprise and Regulatory Reform Bill. The proposals suggest a wording change in respect of settlement offers. It provides that, subject to exceptions, […]
We know that buying or selling your home can be a daunting prospect. Based in Eastbourne, Polegate and Hailsham in East Sussex, Hart Reade solicitors can assist with your sale and/or […]
Family Law As recently reported, a District Judge denied the publication of details of a divorce as it would infringe the right to a private life of those involved in […]
Employment The annual tribunal statistics have been published by the Ministry of Justice for the period 1 April 2011 to 31 March 2012. There were 186,300 claims received by the […]
Family Law Plans for shared parental leave have come under threat from opposition groups leading to fears the changes may be shelved. Under the Children and Families Bill (due to […]
Family and Children In the case of Re B (a child) (residence order: transfer of child to grandmother) [2012], The Court of Appeal set aside a residence order in favour […]
Family and Children The first reading of the Bill to improve the rights of children to have contact with both parents has taken place. The Bill requires courts, local authorities […]
Hart Reade were proud sponsors of the 2012 East Sussex Women in Business Awards. The awards evening took place at The Cavendish Hotel on 21 September. It was a superb […]
Family and Divorce A pensioner is attempting to overturn a decree absolute as he was not aware his wife had divorced him – despite the fact they still lived under […]
Family and Children In the case of R (on the application of Nicolaou) v Redbridge Magistrate’s Court [2012], a father won his right for a judicial review after failing to […]
