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• Author: David Crosby
• Posted on: 24th September 2013
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The term ‘Common Law Spouse’ is one of those terms many of you have probably heard of. Unfortunately English law does not recognise the Common Law Spouse and there are therefore thousands of couples living as co-habitants that may not have the entitlements to their partners assets as they might have thought.  This is still the case regardless of the number of children you may have had together or the amount of years you have lived together as a couple. If you…

• Author: David Crosby
• Posted on: 17th September 2013
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David Crosby comments, ‘whilst no one wants a return of the bubble and crash of 2008, but news that property prices are rising should be viewed as positive for the economy of Brighton & Hove, a city that very much operates well on a thriving property market.  It is easy to think it is just property owners that benefit from this rise but the reality is many businesses, from small family building contractors, furniture shops etc all benefit from an increased demand for their services and products.  Hopefully politicians and financial…

• Author: David Crosby
• Posted on: 10th September 2013
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Following the drastic changes in the Legal Aid system the family courts are seeing an unprecedented level of applications for contact and residence being filed with the court. Many of these applications are being filed by people who are ‘acting in person’ and unable to afford legal advice. The knock on effect to this rise in applications to the court is that there are longer waiting periods for court dates and CAFCASS reports resulting in cases taking months if not years to…

• Author: David Crosby
• Posted on: 10th September 2013
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Today's report by the BBC gives continued good news for the recovery generally and the property market specifically.  For the first time in some years first time buyers in large numbers are feeling confident enough to now try and find their first home and they also have access to mortgage products that will allow them to take this step in an affordable way. First time buyers are vital to any healthy property market as their return to the property ladder helps existing…

• Author: David Crosby
• Posted on: 5th September 2013
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Here at Crosby & Woods we recognise that any relationship or marriage breakdown brings with it an overwhelming amount of difficult and challenging issues and emotions to address and at times painful decisions to take. We aim to assist and guide all of our clients through this very Read more

• Author: David Crosby
• Posted on: 2nd September 2013
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The Partners of Crosby & Woods Solicitors are delighted to announce the arrival of Petra Edwards as a Solicitor at the firm. Petra also holds the prestigious qualification of her being a Notary Public. Petra joins the firm with a very well earned reputation for her legal expertise in all types of residential property transactions, as well as for the excellent one-to-one personal service that she gives to all of her clients and also to the local estate agents that she works closely with to ensure the conveyancing process goes…

• Author: David Crosby
• Posted on: 29th August 2013
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http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-23877402

David Crosby comments “this is excellent news for everyone on the property ladder looking to either buy, sell or just remortgage this year. Certainly in Brighton & Hove the economic wellbeing of the City and its residents is undoubtedly hugely boosted by a thriving local property market which this much greater number of mortgage providers now lending should help to achieve. Whilst it is great to see so many Banks and Building…

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• Author: David Crosby
• Posted on: 16th August 2013
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David Crosby, Personal Injury Partner at C & W advises that all drivers, to protect themselves from such staged accidents, should keep a disposable camera and pen and paper in their cars so they can clearly record at the scene what vehicle damage (if any) was done and the number of people in the other car.

It is also advisable to try and get names and addresses from any witnesses to the accident at the scene as their evidence may…

• Author: David Crosby
• Posted on: 5th August 2013
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We recognise that the media can provide an unrealistic view of the divorce process and here at Crosby & Woods we aim to provide you with practical and client focused advice to help you through this difficult time.

If you require advice on divorce matters please do not hesitate to give our Family Law specialists a call on 01273 734600

http://www.familylawweek.co.uk/site.aspx?i=ed115469

• Author: David Crosby
• Posted on: 31st July 2013
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How do you feel about life sustaining treatment? Here at Crosby & Woods we believe that you should be in control of your Health & Welfare and that all decision regarding your welbeing should be made by you. 

Be in control and contact Greg Woods today on 01273 734600 to discuss how you can best protect yourself and your family.

http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/health-23506186