The 4HTA officially launched the sale of the summer festival raffle tickets at the event and there was opportunity for local businesses to support Men Matter, a charity in support of men suffering from cancer, by sponsoring a barrel of beer!

We would like to thank everyone who we invited to the event for coming along and showing their support and we look forward to another successful festival next year……

So what leap will will you make this leap year? Realising a long held dream? Climbing Mount Kilimanjaro? Popping the question?….or tackling something you’ve been putting off for ages…whether that is tidying the attic or getting around to making your Will.

For more on the legal implications of popping the question or making a Will contact TWP Solicitors on 0161 4426240. We will be very happy to help you.

Working with your employer, your Work Perk card entitles you to 10% discount on our usual legal charges. So, if you are moving house, re-mortgaging, need to make a Will, or you’re having relationship difficulties , you can get meaningful and practical advice at prices you can afford.

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……and we’re surrounded by all the tell-tale signs of romance  – but there’s a serious side.  If you are thinking of taking the next step with that one special person let us help you with those arrangements.  We can advise you on how to take that daring step of getting your first home together – whether that be your first tenancy agreement or in helping you buy your first house.

We can help you decide on how you will live together by drawing up an agreement  -  not like a celebrity pre-nup but something that will protect you from whatever might happen to your relationship in the future.

Talk to us – we can help you make those special times really matter.

The question is however, is this going to really change the law? The position at present is that there is a very strong presumption towards contact. The Court believes that a child will grow up more secure, confident and stable if the child has a good relationship with both parents. The needs of the child are paramount and unless a parent does pose a risk then contact is most likely going to be in the best interest of a child. Problems often arise when there have been absences of contact, traumatic events and simply trying to arrange contact to balance the relationship with the absent parent, siblings and the resident parent alongside the child’s other needs and commitments.

What is clear is that whatever will be proposed is likely to fall short of the expectations of campaign groups. If, however this focuses parents’ understanding of how the Court addresses contact now, and should address contact in the future, with the child’s needs being at the very forefront of everyone’s minds then this can only be a positive outcome. If you need specialist advice in this area, please contact our family department on 0161 442 6240 and ask to speak to Matthew Lee.

Transactions with an effective completion date of 25 March 2012 or later cannot benefit from SDLT relief, irrespective of the date of any contract or agreement.

For more information  please call Clare on 0161 442 6240 or email clare@twpsolicitors.co.uk

* http://www.hmrc.gov.uk/sdlt/calculate/reliefs-exemptions.htm#15

merry Christmas and we look forward to speaking to you

again in the New Year.  Enjoy!

We are looking for a experienced Legal Secretary who will work full time in our busy Family and Wills and Probate Departments.  Experience of working with either Family or Wills and Probate files essential.  Please apply in writing with a CV to Shirley Hope on email shirley@twpsolicitors.co.uk

However, please note that the first session will be held on 11 January 2011.   No appointments are necessary.

Each month is dedicated to a particular area of law so that you can come along to ask for advice on that area.  However, if your legal issue does not fall within the month’s designated area of expertise, please still contact us – we are still very happy to help.

In January, our family Solicitor Alison Cameron, will be on hand to give you the opportunity to discuss your concerns such as child related matters,

financial and maintenance issues, pre-nuptial and post nuptial agreements, separation and divorce.

February is designated to Wills, so if making or reviewing your Will was on your New Year’s resolution list, please come along and speak to Paul Collingwood who is our Solicitor specialising in Trusts, Wills, Probate, and Powers of Attorney.

Then in March, Clare Butcher, who is our Property Partner, will be on hand to offer you practical guidance on selling your property and/or purchasing a property – just in time for Spring!

Also coming up in 2012 ………………. Commercial Property, Dispute Resolution, and many more topical areas.

Please keep reviewing our website for more details as further details will be coming.