If you and your partner live together or are planning on living together soon, then you should consider whether a cohabitation agreement would be beneficial both for your relationship and for yourselves individually. Unmarried couples do not have certain rights that married couples do which can make life problematic if…

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Legal Rights for Non-Traditional Families

In today's modern world, there are many different types of families as opposed to the more ‘traditional’ family settings which would have been considered e.g. male and female married couples. There are a variety of non-traditional families which do not fit this mold, and they have different laws and rights…

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Stonewalling and Its Effects

When communication breaks down between you and your partner, whether due to disagreement, emotional distancing, or occurrences such as separation and divorce, the emotional impact of these events can feel amplified. When communication becomes strained or breaks down completely, this is known as stonewalling. Whether intentional or not, stonewalling can…

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What Co-Parents Need to Know

Being separated from your partner and trying to raise your child together can be a stressful undertaking, especially if the separation has only happened recently. Co-parenting has challenges and not having the correct strategies and routines in place could be detrimental for everyone involved. Your children's needs must be put…

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Brown Turner Ross wins Law Firm of the Year at COLBA Awards 2023

Liverpool and Southport based law firm Brown Turner Ross picked up the award for Law Firm of the Year last night at the 16th annual City of Liverpool Business Awards at the Palm House in Sefton Park. Over 200 business leaders attended the sell out event organised by Downtown in…

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Brown Turner Ross expands three departments with triple appointments

Liverpool and Southport based law firm Brown Turner Ross have made three new appointments following their expansion into new Liverpool city centre offices at The Cotton Exchange. The firm, who have been providing legal advice for 139 years from their offices on Lord Street Southport, moved into their new business…

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Tenant Left Without Cleaning: What Should Landlords Do?

When the inevitable time comes for your tenants to finally pack their things and leave, they need to ensure the property is left in an appropriate state. This stage of the landlord and tenant relationship can experience some of its most turbulent times. It’s where disputes can rear their ugly…

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Divorce and Inheritance

During a divorce, things can get quite emotional. After all, it can be a very stressful time for couples, especially if children are involved. When a divorce happens between two individuals there are implications that need to be considered. With the likes of assets and other finances to be sorted,…

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Taxation and Divorce: Advice from Brown Turner Ross

When a marriage or civil partnership ends with separation there will usually be little thought about the possible tax implications involved with a divorce. This is understandable due to the circumstances, but there are definitely some things that you would be wise to consider in terms of taxation. If you…

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How to Deliver a Section 146 Notice and What Happens Next

Are you a landlord with a problem tenant that has breached their contract? If so, then this article will give you a full rundown of your rights to issue a section 146 notice. We’ll cover what the S146 notice is, how best to deliver it to your tenant, and what…

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