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 […]
What a rollercoaster the past year has been! The pandemic affected our very freedoms and wellbeing. Now, with an ever diminishing workforce (post-Brexit) and businesses scrambling to adapt to the ‘New Normal’, it is clear that the UK labour market has changed forever. With the sounds and smells of spring 2021 in the air and […]
The Court of Appeal today handed down judgment in Arkin v Marshall [2020] EWCA Civ 620 in which it held that the stay on possession proceedings imposed by Practice Direction 51Z (“PD 51Z”) is lawful and will only be lifted in exceptional cases. Background In response to the outbreak on COVID-19 the Government sought to […]
What is the Mortgage Guarantee Scheme? Home buyers struggling to raise a deposit can now make use of the government’s new mortgage guarantee scheme. Under the initiative, buyers will only need to raise 5% of the value of the property to qualify for a mortgage. Lenders will be able to recover a portion of their […]
The world is uncertain. Despite everything we may have and own, there are certain aspects that are not within our control. What we can control is how we plan for life’s most unfortunate scenarios. Recent events have proven how quickly things can change and how important it is to plan for future generations. Many of our clients […]
