If you can't sign away your right to go to the CSA, how about; 50/50 split, 40% now, 10% when a condition is meet; Which ever is first Last child is 18 Sells house Remarries Voluntary gives it If she goes to the CSA

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Hi. We have had the following from the court: It is ordered that: "1. List for the case management conference on xxx (date) at xx (time) at the xx (location). The Claimant to file and serve summary of issues involved not less than 72 hours beforehand. NOT BY TELEPHONE."

We agreed to do some web development work for a client, and they agreed to and accepted our (both written, and explained in person) proposal for how the work should proceed. After a significant amount of work was done, the client decided they weren't happy with the way things were progressing, and pulled out. The reason work did not progress nearly as quickly as it should was that the client...

Any kind soul who can point to the appropriate legislation declaring that wives can no longer be considered chattels in the UK, or when it was enacted? -- the dot wanderer at tesco dot net

At the beginning of October I have signed a lodger's agreement and paid 8 weeks rent deposit. I have respected all the lodging house rules, but the landlord has made my life and the ones of my fellow housemates really difficult. Fist we had builders in the house for almost a month, but after that it was fine. Now after an attempted visit from Health Environment Officers from the council (there...

Under Schedule 2 to the Employment Act a worker has the right to have a companion at disciplinary hearings and dismissal appeals. This person can be a co-worker or a trade union representative. However, in the case I'm helping out on, the person appealing the dismissal was the sole direct employee and had no union involvement at all. For various reasons I know pretty much everything that...

I can't help feeling that the poor woman who collided with the child has been treated appalingly. Not only has she had to suffer the incident itself, but she has then had her name blackened due to being arrested on suspicion of causing death by careless driving while under the influence of drink or drugs and released on bail. The fact that the police now say that no charges will be brought...

Hi everyone, A builder who came to my place to give a quote for some painting & roofing work got a £60 parking fine. The painting work is covered by insurance. From a legal standpoint, there is no question of guilt as they parked in a pay-and-display area without buying a ticket. I feel I must take some responsibility as I did tell them if they are quick and we keep an eye on their van, there...

(Civil action for financial compensation and loss). So it looks like one of the two defendants in this case is going to declare bankruptcy before the case is heard. What is the procedure? Should they inform the claimant and the court? If so, How will the case proceed?

Hi It would be great if someone can help :-( I arranged a loan for a client and it was agreed at the outset that I would be paid for this by the client. The fee was to be either by way of a commission/remuneration to be "discussed". It was never discussed. What do i do now, as no actual rate or fee amount was ever agreed. If I invoice the client what is reasonable, is

Hi, I am due to move house tomorrow. Contracts have been exchanged and tomorrow is my completion date. The buyer of my house has gone into hospital today for a scheduled operation and has forgot to transfer funds to my solicitor. Proof of funds has been received. The buyer is not due to leave hospital until either Saturday or Monday. I found this information out at 4pm today - had to cancel my...

On Thu, 17 Jan 2008 21:25:03 +0000, wrote: Can a recording of a conversation - telephone or otherwise - made without the other party's knowledge or consent be used as evidence in court? Is it legal to obtain evidence in such a way? Yes, and Yes. -- Don Aitken

Can a recording of a conversation - telephone or otherwise - made without the other party's knowledge or consent be used as evidence in court? Is it legal to obtain evidence in such a way? Both parties need to be aware of the recording in advance in order for it to be admissible as evidence. If neither party is aware the conversation is being recorded, it's illegal. Either party can...

Hi, A friend of mine started a partnership and got into a trouble with a competitor at an early stage. Initially, the competitor threatened with legal action but later stopped responding to enquiries aimed at settling the matter. This leaves my friends business potentially exposed to a future law suite (possibly after his business picks up and there is more value in his business to sue over)....

In early November company HR director sends email to all staff along the lines of: "This year's Christmas party will be held at the XXXX Hotel on Nth December and will be combined with the annual customer conference. Attendance is compulsory for all staff. Partners are not invited. Dress code is black tie, rooms will be provided for changing. All of the available overnight rooms have been...

Suppose a woman (W) and a man (M) are at risk or redundancy. W is on maternity leave. Redundancy during maternity leave. Reg 10 of the The Maternity and Parental Leave etc. Regulations 1999 states that: quote 10. - (1) This regulation applies where, during an employee's

Hi. I have a theoretical question regarding bankruptcy at the same time as a civil action. I am wondering.. If a case has gone past the stage of the return of both allocaton questionaires, and the defendant becomes bankrupt before the hearing, will any resulting award agains the defendant be included in the bankruptcy - effectively making it impossible for the claimant to receive the award?

Hi, A few months ago my mum was woken by her fire alarm at 2 in the morning. Luckily she managed to phone the fire brigade and get out of the house. Unfortunately the fire totally damaged her 2 months old new kitchen, and several rooms had smoke damage. The cause of the fire was the 1 year old Daewoo microwave!!. My question is can see make a claim against the manufactory for the...

I am in disputes with a builder for defective and incomplete works. As the dispute has been ongoing for 2 years and to avoid my own bankruptcy I felt forced to sell my home (the property in question). I could not realistically afford to pay a mortgage for a property i could not live in as well as rent an alternative. I have been advised that since I sold the house, I passed on the liability. ...