The world of law often makes for compelling film and TV, although to increase the viewers it often bears little resemblance to the real world. For the past few years, the BBC drama The Split centred on a group of divorce lawyers who faced each other in a series of high-profile cases. But was The […]
The COVID-19 pandemic has had a profound effect on all our lives and the NHS continues to bear the strain of dealing with the virus. This has led to a huge backlog of treatment and care for millions of people in the UK, and as of February 2022, more than 6 million patients were still on a […]
In June 2021, following measures introduced by the government to protect business owners struggling to cope with the impact of lockdown restrictions, commercial landlords were precluded from forfeiting commercial leases and evicting tenants who were unable to pay rent. It was initially intended to last until 30th June 2020, before being extended to 31st December […]
“It’s all his fault” “No I didn’t do anything, she is the one to blame” The government has decided to put an end to the blame game… The Divorce, Dissolution and Separation Act 2020 is set to come into force on April 6, 2022. The changes will introduce no fault divorces in England and Wales […]
As 2021 almost draws to an end, with the days becoming shorter, and clocks going back soon, being safe on the roads whether as a pedestrian or motorist is always a major concern. The recent use of e-scooters has heightened the need to think more about staying safe. Earlier this summer, a 16-year-old boy died after his […]
Can I be stopped from seeing my own child? Both parents should be able to have a relationship with their own child. The courts also support this. However, in some circumstances it is not possible for one parent to see their child, and this is usually in extreme circumstances for example a parent could be […]
Summer holidays, usually a time of excitement and relaxation, can often become a source of stress and conflict for separated or divorced parents. Disputes over where children will spend their holidays, for how long, and who will be responsible for them can quickly escalate, leading to a summer filled with more arguments than beach days. […]
It’s a landlord’s worst nightmare; they have let their property to a tenant who refuses to pay their rent and every month that passes results in more financial losses and frustration. The typical rate of properties in arrears is around 4%. But this time last year, around 1 in 15 renters had fallen behind on […]
While most people don’t like to dwell on the idea of death and its implications, a well drafted will could save the deceased’s dependants years of legal battles and thousands of pounds in fees. A number of people close to the deceased could use a poorly drafted will to raise disputes and potentially claim a […]
