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Jo Edwards comments in The Times on new guidance for judges about how to approach divorce settlements

Jo Edwards was quoted in an article in The Times about new guidance to judges to help bring consistency to divorce settlement awards, which can differ significantly across  England and Wales, and called for the law to be reformed.

Jo Edwards comments in The Times on increased calls for public hearings in family cases

Jo Edwards was quoted in a piece in The Times about the President of the Family Division's recent comments about the desirability of hearings in the Family Court being opened up to members of the public.  Forsters' family team are keen to ensure the privacy of clients at all times and will be abl

Development Q&A

Development Q&A: Permitted Development Rights and applicable VAT rates, Mrinalini Rajaratnam answers your questions.

Jo Edwards discusses the growth in "private divorce" on BBC Radio 4's Money Box

Jo Edwards was interviewed by Paul Lewis on BBC Radio 4's Money Box and discussed the use of a two relatively new and innovative processes to resolve divorce cases: private Financial Dispute Resolution appointments (FDRs) and arbitration.  Couples using private FDRs or arbitration for divorce cases can elect to have their case heard by a s

Jo Edwards comments in This is Money on the recent case of Wyatt v Vince

In the Daily Mail's This Is Money, Jo gave advice to those who are concerned about the prospect of a former spouse returning to bring financial claims against them many years after separation/divorce, and explained the desirability of financial claims being dealt with at the tim

Jo Edwards spoke to City AM about the impact of Brexit

Ahead of the EU Referendum on 23 June, Jo spoke to City Am about the potential impact on divorcing couples of Brexit.

Jo Edwards comments on "private divorce" in The Times

Jo Edwards was quoted in The Times in England and Scotland about the trend for private divorces as a result of ongoing strain in the family courts.

Top of the pop-ups

Alexandra Townsend-Wheeler advises on the legal issues around granting rights to pop-ups and warns both landlords and tenants not to simply choose the quickest and cheapest way forward because the arrangement is short term.

Asset Management Q&A

Asset Management Q&A: Recovering damages for dilapidations, Jonathan Ross answers your questions.

Britel Fund Trustees Limited v B&Q Plc

The recent case of Britel Fund Trustees Limited v B&Q Plc is an unopposed lease renewal case with a favourable outcome for the tenant.

Property Litigation solicitor Dean Monk discusses the facts and findings of this case, and the points for landlords to bear in mind when negotiating lease renewals and making settlement offers.