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Works Affecting a Neighbour's Boundary

Tuesday, 25 June 2019 | posted in Articles About Litigation & Disputes

When planning works affecting a neighbour's boundary it is important to note that there are certain legal rights and obligations set out in the Party Wall Act 1996.

What is the Small Claims Court?

Tuesday, 25 June 2019 | posted in Articles About Litigation & Disputes

The Small Claims Court is not a separate court at all but merely a simplified procedure used in the County Court to resolve claims of up to £10,000.

Why should I leave a gift to a charity in my Will?

Tuesday, 22 January 2019 | posted in Wills & Probate

Leaving a gift to a charity in your Will can make a huge difference to the causes that you care about. Better still, valuable inheritance tax reliefs apply to gifts left to charity, as the amount left to the charity is exempt for inheritance tax purposes.

How should a disciplinary process be handled?

Tuesday, 22 January 2019 | posted in Employment

If an employer suspects that an employee has committed an act of misconduct, the following process should be followed:

What is a collaborative divorce?

Tuesday, 13 November 2018 | posted in Family

A collaborative divorce is when a divorce is dealt with by holding round-table meetings attended by the couple involved and their lawyers.

What to do if you cannot agree arrangements for your children's care

Wednesday, 06 June 2018 | posted in Family

In general terms the Cout will not make Orders unless it is in the child's best interests to do so.  If you are not able to agree .... 

Are you a landlord seeking to obtain possession of your property?

Wednesday, 09 May 2018 | posted in Articles About Litigation & Disputes

Most tenancies are granted on an Assured Shorthold Tenancy. Landlords may wish to evict a tenant to simply regain possession of their property.

How to move forward when a relationship has ended and you own a property together.

Thursday, 12 April 2018 | posted in Family

Couples who have not married are in a very different situation to those who have.

Refunds on Power of Attorney registration fees

Friday, 16 February 2018 | posted in Wills & Probate

From 1 February 2018, the Ministry of Justice have announced that it is possible to claim a refund for the Lasting Power of Attorney registration fee.

How do I start divorce proceedings?

Wednesday, 07 February 2018 | posted in Family

To begin divorce proceedings you need to have been married for at least a year. Either one of the parties can file a Divorce Petition with the court stating the marriage has 'irretrievably broken down'.

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