May 2017 – Solicitors for the Marlborough and Hungerford Areas

Local Solicitors for Wiltshire

31/05/2017

With a head office based in the market town of Marlborough, Wiltshire, serving the local communities of Wiltshire, Hampshire and South Oxfordshire in all matters of UK and European law. A new law firm with a difference has opened in Marlborough. Marlborough Law Ltd. is run by solicitors Karen Salmon and Alex Atkins. The firm…

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August 2021 News

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Where to begin amid Brexit, Lockdown gradually lifting, the heat wave, or the fact that most solicitors (or certainly those who attend Court Hearings) have not had a day off since March 2020, Lockdown 1? Currently the backlog in criminal court cases has meant that some victims are not seeing Blog, Welcome

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My introduction

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I was born in beautiful Blairgowrie, Scotland in 1965. As a child I attended 10 schools including completing my O-Levels in Trinidad, due to my Dad being a flying instructor. I graduated with a BA in Business Administration and Languages from Strathclyde University, and then a Diploma in Marketing. I Blog

01/04/2019Like

Landlord & Tenant Disputes

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It’s been a busy old month in Marlborough Law, so the early mornings in the sunshine aren’t too much of a hardship. This month we have been tackling some Landlord and Tenant issues in the area. So I thought I would quickly point out the legal position here. Tenancies– Eviction Blog

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Employment

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Needs for Employer or Employee Employees Employment law issues are stressful and if you have an ongoing problem at work it is hard to know what to do for the best. We will support you through the process, offering straight forward legal advice on your rights and the best route Blog

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Family & Divorce

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So if you’ve made the decision to divorce or are facing divorce proceedings because your spouse has stated their intention to end the marriage, you might be wondering what first steps you should take to get through this difficult process as quickly and amicably as you can. Blog

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Probate & Wills

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If you have been named as an Executor in the Will of someone who has died, or if you are the next of kin to a person who has died without leaving a Will, we can help you with the legal and practical obligations involved in dealing with the deceased’s Blog

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Contracts – solicitors are vital

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Contract law is at the heart of commercial arrangements. With that in mind, it is remarkable how much business is done where the lack of understanding of, or engagement with, the principles of contract law leaves one or more parties exposed. For example, when business people attempt to make a Blog

02/03/2019Like

Business Start-up, mistakes to avoid

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When starting your new business venture there is a danger of racing ahead without addressing the legal issues which could end or cripple an otherwise good thing. This is a quick overview of how to avoid some of them. Put in place and understand the formal relationship between directors, shareholders, Blog

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An employers guide to an employment tribunal claim

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It can be daunting when an employment tribunal claim form is pushed through your letterbox. However in the majority of cases you should already be aware there is a possibility of a claim because ACAS may have contacted you via the early conciliation process. Employment tribunal claims consist of a cover letter which Blog

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Lasting Power of Attorney (LPA)

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What is one of those you ask … A Lasting Power of Attorney (LPA) is a very useful document. By having one you can appoint a person or people you trust to make decisions for you regards your welfare and finances should you lose your capacity to make those decisions Blog

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Divorce & Family

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Divorce Separation Civil Partnership Dissolution Prenuptial Agreements Financial Settlement Matrimonial Home Rights Domestic Violence Children Matters Inheritance Injunctions Rights of Occupation. So if you’ve made the decision to divorce or are facing divorce proceedings because your spouse has stated their intention to end the marriage, you might be wondering what first Blog

03/09/2018Like

Co-Habiting couples have financial risks

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Marlborough Law support Resolutions comments on the Supreme Court’s Ruling on co-habiting couples. As 1 in 8 couples are now cohabiting in the UK it is vital that couples and children are protected. Millions of unmarried couples living together are unaware that they are at severe financial risk as a Blog

15/03/2018Like

Powers of Attorney

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Powers of Attorney (or LPA) is a very useful document. By having one, you can appoint a person or people you trust to make decisions for you about your welfare and finances should you lose your capacity to make those decisions yourself. Losing capacity can be caused by many things Blog

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Changes to Family Forms (Mediation MIAM)

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The Ministry of Justice has announced that family forms FM1 (Family Mediation Information and Assessment Meeting (MIAM)), Form B (Notice of an application to consider the financial position of the respondent after the divorce/dissolution), Form A1 (Notice of [intention to proceed with] an application for a financial remedy [other than Blog

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Millions of unmarried couples at severe financial risk

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Millions of unmarried couples living together are unaware that they are at severe financial risk as a result of the current legal system, national family justice organisation Resolution has warned. As the fastest growing family type in the UK, the number of unmarried couples living together – or cohabiting – Blog

15/11/2017Like

Problems at Work

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How To Start Employment law can be complicated, and few people have a clear idea of all their rights at work. If you think your employer has treated you unfairly, it is important to get legal advice at the earliest opportunity. In some circumstances, there are particular steps you must Blog

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Employers feel pension Scheme pressure

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Some employers feel under pressure to meet their defined benefit (DB) pension obligations, research from the Pensions and Lifetime Savings Association (PLSA) has found. Around 11 million people rely on DB pension schemes for retirement income, with most schemes able to reach a sustainable funding position. However, some employers are Blog

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Divorce- Are Women Worse Off

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Women are missing out on more than £5 billion a year in pension payments after going through a divorce. Scottish Widows’ Women and Retirement report, which consulted 10,314 adults, found 48% of women have no clue what happens to their pension when a marriage ends in divorce. 40% of divorced Blog

09/10/2017Like

Letters of Wishes

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People often write Letters of Wishes to accompany a will. Their name exactly what they are, a letter setting out your wishes for the distribution of your estate on death, they are a form of guidance for your will’s executors. However, unlike a will, a Letter of Wishes is not Blog