As Official Club sponsor Robinsons Solicitors welcomes the beginning of Canterbury City Council’s pre-application consultation on draft proposals in respect of Canterbury City Football Club’s new home ground back in Canterbury. The 8 week consultation is being run between the 10th December 2012 and 3rd February 2013.

The plan aims to locate a new football stadium at Ridlands Farm, an area of land off South Canterbury Road (behind the Kent and Canterbury Hospital). The proposals also include potential for some of the surrounding land to be enhanced for public recreation and/or mini football pitches

Robinsons Solicitors recently announced they had committed to a further Club Sponsorship deal which will see Robinsons continue as Official Club sponsor until 2015.

Robinsons Partner, Sandra Worth, confirmed “Robinsons have been supporting Canterbury City FC across its wide range of community initiatives for almost 4 years. In that time the Club has not only progressed up the football pyramid but has also increased participation in its youth, disability and homeless programmes. We want the Club and the local community to know that we intend to continue our support. I believe this is an exciting time for the Club and the City as the planning application for the Clubs own ground back in the City moves forward and not only do Robinsons want to be part of something historic but we want to continue to support something positive working at the heart of our local community.”

 Robinsons Solicitors would like to join Canterbury City FC in encouraging anyone in favour of the proposals to register their support with the City Council and a copy of the draft Masterplan proposals; questionnaire and details on how to respond can all be found on the Council’s webpage at www.canterbury.gov.uk/ccfc

REDUCE THE INHERITANCE TAX YOU PAY

The rules on Inheritance Tax and giving to a charity, have recently changed. This can potentially reduce the amount of tax payable by your beneficiaries if you leave a percentage of your estate to charity.

If you are considering making a Will or updating an existing Will talk to us. Our team are highly qualified with many years of experience. We also have very experienced support staff so if the person dealing with your matter is not available then someone will be able to assist you.

You will talk face to face with a qualified Solicitor or Legal Executive NOT a "paralegal" who will be able to discuss all of the options and variations that you may need to consider.

We are happy to correspond with you by email or post whichever you prefer. Please call us for an appointment on 01227 762888 to discuss your requirements further.

Christmas Contact – “Season to be Jolly”???

Christmas is a time to rejoice, or so the saying goes.  For children, it is a very special time - a time for wonder and excitement. However, in cases where parents are separated or divorced many children find this a very confusing, emotional and frustrating time. Separated parents can lessen the stress by putting the children’s needs first.   This can start with forward planning, if no contact has been agreed now is the time to do it.

 All too often parents allow the issue to fester and grow either though lack of communication or because they presume the other will agree nearer the time. This can lead to uncompromising  positions being taken and the only alternative is to rush to see a Solicitor and make an emergency court application.    

At Robinsons we have a team of highly trained experienced family lawyers who can guide you through your contact needs and try to open up lines of communication by mediating on your behalf. Robinsons is a member of the organisation Resolutions and adheres to the code of practice and avoids any forms of aggressive or adversarial communication which would serve no purpose other to inflame the situation.

In cases where the above is unsuccessful, there is of course the option of going to court to make an application for contact. However, this should really only be done once all other avenues have been explored. Once again the key with such an application is to make sure that it is made in a timely manner and that the request is realistic.

Traditionally, in the run up to Christmas day, courts around the country will begin to fill up with anxious parents trying to agree contact. By being proactive, attempting to communicate directly and seeking advice well in advance, you can ensure that all options are open to you in finding a resolution.

If you would like further information or advice on the issue of Christmas contact or issues surrounding children generally, please contact Nameeta Gujral on 01227 762888 or by email nameeta.gujral@robinsonssolicitors.com  

With the Family Courts closed on Christmas Eve 2012 last minute court applications are unlikely to be dealt with and so to avoid disappointment for you and your children contact Robinsons Family Team NOW!