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16th August 2010 - John Fowlers LLP can now offer fixed fee divorces. Please click on the link for full details.
13th August 2010 - John Fowlers LLP are proud to give continuing support to members of the Armed Forces, who form an integral part of our local community. To reflect this support, a we will offer a 10% discount on all of our services (excluding disbursements) to serving personnel upon production of a valid military ID card.
11th Aug 2010 - The Employment Department continues its expansion and welcomes Francesca Root as a trainee solicitor in the department. Francesca recently successfully completed her legal practice course and we are certain that she will be a fantastic asset to the team. We represent a wide range of employers and employees, with one of our high profile cases currently involving the representation of the employees of the Colchester Garrison Officers Club following the fire at the club.
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5th July 2010 - Neil Watts joins the firm as Practice Manager. Neil has extensive experience of Law Firm management, having spent almost 15 years working in this field.
27th May 2010 - we were delighted to welcome our VIP guest, the mayor of Colchester, Sonia Lewis to the opening ceremony of Quality Solicitors John Fowlers.
20th May 2010 - We are delighted to announce the launch of Quality Solicitors John Fowlers
18th May 2010 - John Fowlers LLP now offer a wide range of online documentation catering to the needs of business and individuals.
Civil Partnerships
The Civil Partnership Act 2004 came into force on 5 December 2005 and enables same-sex couples to obtain legal recognition of their relationship. Couples who form a civil partnership have a new legal status, that of 'civil partner'.
Civil partners have equal treatment to married couples in a wide range of legal matters, including:
- tax, including inheritance tax
- employment benefits
- most state and occupational pension benefits
- income-related benefits, tax credits and child support
- duty to provide reasonable maintenance for your civil partner and any children of the family
- ability to apply for parental responsibility for your civil partner's child
- inheritance of a tenancy agreement
- recognition under intestacy rules
- access to fatal accidents compensation
- protection from domestic violence
- recognition for immigration and nationality purpose
For help and advice about all of the above, please contact our family department on 01206 576151 who will be pleased to assist you.
