Goddard Smith in the News
Beware Claims Management Companies: Consumer Alert
The Claims Management Regulator at the Ministry of Justice and the Office or Fair Trading (OFT) are warning consumers to think carefully before responding to from claims management companies that are declaring they can arrange for outstanding balances under loan, credit card and other consumer credit agreements to be written off, and secure compensation. Consumers are... »
Consumer Credit Debt Write Off - The Truth
Can you really ‘write off’ a Credit Card or Loan? The truth behind the hype. Over the last few month there has been a lot said about writing off credit card debt or loans, legally. But is it really true that these debts can simply be written off? Well, actually, no. Below, Mark Smith, from Goddard... »
Can I change my employees’ contract when I want?
Kathleen Goddard, of Goddard Smith Solicitors, answers this question for you. It has become a rather popular topic in the recent months. Q My company has recently acquired a new business and 50 of its employees transferred to us under the Transfer of Undertakings (Protection of Employment) Regulations (TUPE). We want to put these employees... »
Pre-nuptial agreement battle
Pre-nuptial agreement recognised for the first time in English court of law »
Getting Divorced question
Q. MY ex-wife and I divorced before our third wedding anniversary. We have a child who will be five years old in April. At the time of the court settlement for maintenance, I had re-married and had a new child. The court ordered that I pay £400 per month in child maintenance to my... »
Wigan Business goes from strenth to strength
GoddardSmith Solicitors, the Wigan based law firm, is celebrating its first year in business. It would be fair to say that for any business that opened their doors in the last 12 to 18 months, the ride would not have been an easy one. For a new business to make it through that time unscathed would... »
Young local women entrepreneur aims to become role model
Kathleen Goddard of Goddard Smith Solicitors has been appointed an official ambassador for the national Spark campaign. Spark is a campaign to bring together successful entrepreneurs and enterprise champions across the UK, who can in turn encourage women to recognise that business is for them. The campaign is brought to life through the inspirational stories of... »
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