Let’s start with the statistics. The Ministry of Justice figures show 13,029 new private law applications were made between April and June 2017, a 3% increase on the same period last year. And, significantly, neither the applicant nor respondent...
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Family law is incredibly emotional, often complex, and always intensely personal. Therefore, it is crucial when instructing a family solicitor, you choose someone you feel completely comfortable with. A good family lawyer can be a rock in...
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Getting on the property ladder is becoming tougher, especially in London and the Southeast. Increasingly people are choosing to buy with a partner or friends, pooling resources together to make that crucial first home purchase. Buying a...
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Suffering from a personal injury due to the negligence of an individual, business or local body can be life-changing in some cases. However, even seemingly minor injuries can result in months of rehabilitation and lost income. That is why...
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You cannot explain what it’s like to mourn someone who is still alive unless you have experienced it first-hand. - Jessica Seay Soto Dementia Friends is a special organisation founded for the purpose of increasing awareness of dementia within...
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Last week, former Court of Protection judge, Denzil Lush, said he would never sign a Lasting Power of Attorney (LPA) because it can have a ‘devastating effect’ on family relationships. Judge Lush, who was the senior judge in the UK Court of...
Read more...Lasting Powers of Attorney (LPA) have received widespread criticism in the press over the past week, following comments from former Senior Judge Denzil Lush, who warned they may leave elderly people open to abuse. An LPA is a powerful legal...
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For many years the English family law system has steered away from harsh, confrontational methods to resolve family law disputes. Instead, couples have been encouraged to work out financial settlements and arrangements for children between...
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Over half of UK adults (59%) do not have a Will. Often this is because, although it is on most peoples’, “to do” list, having a Will drafted is not the most exciting of chores. However, the consequences of not having a well-drafted Will...
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The annual Law Society Excellence Awards recognise the commitment, enthusiasm and passion that solicitors across England and Wales dedicate to serving their clients, and, in the process, underpin our world-renowned legal system. We are delighted...
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