When resolving a dispute about matrimonial assets on separation and divorce, the basic starting point is that of meaningful disclosure on both sides. It regularly comes as an unwanted surprise to our clients to be asked about not just the assets...
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What Is An Estoppel? An estoppel is an equitable remedy that can be raised to prevent a person from going back on their word where it would be unfair for them to be permitted to do as it would result in creating an injustice. There are various...
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From June 1st, the ban on evictions for tenants comes to an end. During the pandemic and the various lockdowns throughout the UK in 2020 and 2021, the government announced a complete ban on evictions so that those struggling to meet their rental...
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It is inevitably emotional when a parent dies. But what happens if you discover the further painful reality that you have been excluded from their Will? It is the last thing many people want to consider at such a difficult time; however it is...
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On 8th January the residential eviction ban was extended and it will be reviewed regularly. The majority of evictions cannot take place in the period and this will come as a further blow to Landlords who have been navigating the many changes to the...
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A definite highlight from the Courts this month in the case of McGill v Stewart & Anor with the use of this fantastic quote by Master McCloud:"Perhaps in constructing our places of residence we should learn from beavers and always build with...
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The date is 26th May 2018. My whole week has been building to the ultimate crescendo of 22 players kicking a football around in the capital of Ukraine. A once young lad, brought up on stories of Liverpool’s adventures in Europe, was about to...
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I’m sure that I am not in the minority when I say that when the clocks go back I feel a bit more groggy in the morning. This of course might also be because an extra hour in bed seems to totally throw the sleeping patterns of our children, to the...
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Question: Generally, what springs to mind when someone thinks of instructing a lawyer? Answer: Inevitable, stressful Court proceedings and astronomical fees. These common presumptions are understandably made when seeking advice and...
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The stay on residential possession proceedings, arising from the Coronavirus Act 2020, has now ended (on 20th September 2020). We have outlined how this affects both existing, and new possession proceedings: Existing Possession...
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