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View Article(April 2022) When the clock finally chimed for no-fault divorce, courts saw a surge in petitions from couples looking to avoi ...
View Article(April 2022) For residential landlords, identity checks on prospective tenants can be challenging and the penalties harsh for ...
View Article(April 2022) If you have recently divorced, you may be wondering what happens next. Going through the divorce process can be ...
View Article(March 2022) As we move into the new tax year, we are reminded that 2022/23 may be particularly tough on our finances. It is ...
View Article(March 2022) Responding to the latest inflation figures, the chancellor keeps attention on the long-term picture ...
View Article(February 2022) In England and Wales, public rights of way give you permission to walk, ride, cycle and drive in public right ...
View Article(February 2022) There is still much uncertainty about the true impact of coronavirus on all aspects of our lives. Inheritance ...
View Article(January 2022) Young people have an important role to play in shaping the future of the internet, including the spaces where ...
View Article(January 2022) Getting divorced is never easy, and not something people plan for long into the future. Similarly, when spouse ...
View Article(January 2022) The Government’s latest lifting of Covid-related restrictions, allowing business to return to the wo ...
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View Article(January 2022) The ongoing pandemic has placed many pressures on our personal lives, with one in five relationships strugglin ...
View Article(December 2021) If you are renting your home, it is your landlord’s responsibility to provide heating and hot water. When t ...
View Article(December 2021) If you have decided to separate from your partner, there are certain practicalities that you will need to wor ...
View Article(December 2021) Privacy law protects intellectual property as well as celebrity secrets and royal correspondence ...
View Article(December 2021) Companies reminded of need for safeguards on corporate gifting ...
View Article(December 2021) Professionals working with the elderly and vulnerable are raising concerns over future safeguarding following ...
View Article(December 2021) The government has unveiled its long-awaited plans for arbitration to handle pandemic-related commercial rent ...
View Article(November 2021) Nobody likes to think about a time when they are no longer around and talking to loved ones about what you wo ...
View Article(September 2021) A more straightforward digital system to set up a Lasting Power of Attorney (LPA) could come into play, but ...
View Article(September 2021) When it comes to starting a business, one of the most challenging but interesting tasks you must carry out i ...
View Article(September 2021) October will see a major milestone in notice periods for residential tenancies where landlords are seeking p ...
View Article(August 2021) The International Day of Charity takes place annually on 5 September, but did you know that one of the best way ...
View Article(August 2021) When a couple makes the decision to divorce, the breakdown of the relationship can have far-reaching consequenc ...
View Article(July 2021) It is possible to make a Power of Attorney online, but whether you should is an entirely different matter. The pr ...
View Article(July 2021) As part of inheritance tax planning, or simply as part of passing on wealth to the next generation, you may consi ...
View Article(June 2021) The world of social media can often seem like the wild west of the internet. Everyone has simple access to an aud ...
View Article(June 2021) ‘May the force be with you’ is usually the concern of Jedi knights heading to battle in Star Wars, rather tha ...
View Article(June 2021) Companies anticipating a return to the workplace in June, if the Government’s route map stays on track ...
View ArticleWhat happens when there are debts on an estate? (May 2021) If a person pa ...
View Article(May 2021) If you are looking to move your business, there is an important decision to be made around whether you should buy ...
View Article(May 2021) Dementia Action Week runs 17th - 23rd May 2021 and is a national event that sees the public coming together to ...
View Article(April 2021) As the shutters lift on life, with shops and bars opening and holiday planning underway, property owners may be ...
View Article(March 2021) If you intend to leave savings, property or other assets to family or friends after you die, you need to conside ...
View Article(March 2021) Inheritance disputes may have risen in response to soaring property prices, second marriages and blended ...
View Article(March 2021) When bullying or racism is involved, seniority and titles do not confer special protection ...
View Article(March 2021) Millions of couples across the UK are choosing to forego marriage and live as cohabitees. However, without prope ...
View Article(March 2021) Coronavirus lockdown keeps chancellor’s attention on the short term, with the promise of jabs securing job ...
View Article(February 2021) If you are in the process of buying a property, you may have considered whether you will be able to take adva ...
View Article(February 2021) Leasehold property owners are set for important changes in the coming months, with the Government’s plans t ...
View Article(February 2021) A complex court case over conflicting dispute resolution provisions has highlighted a simple, but vital, take ...
View Article(January 2021) In a world where so much information is available freely online, do you still need the advice of a lawyer? A s ...
View Article(January 2021) As coronavirus continues its freeze on normal life, with strict lockdown measures back in place, many business ...
View Article(December 2020) The coronavirus outbreak has had an unprecedented impact on businesses and individuals. If you are self-emplo ...
View Article(December 2020) It can be disappointing to discover that a Christmas gift is faulty, but fortunately, you do have certain rig ...
View Article(December 2020) With the pandemic putting relationships under pressure and divorce rates recording their biggest percentage r ...
View Article(December 2020) Protecting digital assets and memories is vital as the shift online continues ...
View Article(December 2020 ) Residential landlords must get their houses in order with the arrival of further legislation to protect tena ...
View Article(November 2020) For many parents, the issue of spending time with children at Christmas can be tense. Both parents want to sp ...
View Article(November 2020) COVID-19 has had a significant impact on almost every business in the UK. For many businesses, it means they ...
View Article(October 2020) As a fresh wave of lockdown measures cut across the UK, retail tenants may be experiencing new concerns about ...
View Article(October 2020) Property buyers are fighting off the pandemic to catch a new home before stamp duty goes back to its normal ra ...
View Article(October 2020) In the run-up to this year’s Anti-Bullying Week, which runs from 16th- 20th Novemb ...
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View Article(September 2020) It has been a long and difficult year for most of us, with many considering finally taking a family holiday. ...
View Article(September 2020) With the dark nights coming in and summer drawing to a close, you may be considering having a bonfire. Eithe ...
View Article(September 2020) Experts are warning against self-directed videos following the announcement by the Government that legislati ...
View Article(August 2020) Buying a new home is exciting, but you may be anxious about how long the process could take from start to finis ...
View Article(July 2020) Landlords are breathing a sigh of relief over the news that a court has allowed an eviction notice despite a copy ...
View Article(April 2020) Landlords of residential property could face high fines if they do not meet the latest energy efficiency standar ...
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View Article(April 2020) NHS workers fighting Covid-19 on the front line, together with the elderly and vulnerable, lie behind a huge spi ...
View Article(March 2020) Parents who help their children get on the property ladde ...
View Article(January 2020) Financial abuse of vulnerable people by those acting on their behalf is on the rise, with investigations into ...
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View Article(December 2019) Divorce rates have fallen to their lowest level since the 1970s but breakdowns continue to spike after the fe ...
View Article(December 2019) Christmas brings a round of festive celebrations with drinks, dinners and bottles of wine shared betw ...
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View Article(October 2019) Whether you regard it as an unwelcome American import, or the chance to be downright naughty for an evening an ...
View Article(September 2019) On 1st June this year, a new act came into force that has a profound effect on the rental market. ...
View Article(September 2019) It’s nearly time for the kids to go back to school, and for parents, this can be a very expensive time of ...
View Article(August 2019) Exam results have been released and new students know where they will be heading for university. Following th ...
View Article(August 2019) Employers are being advised to review their support for women experiencing problems in the workplace becaus ...
View Article(August 2019) Proposed changes could have far-reaching implications for future estate tax planning ...
View Article(July 2019) A cyclist passing through a green light will have to pay damages of up to £100,000 to a pedestrian who walked ou ...
View Article(June 2019) Business continuity planning may range across various disaster scenarios - from cyber-attack to fire or flood - b ...
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View Article(May 2019) For the shareholding directors of many privately-owned companies, the end-game is focused on selling up before mov ...
View Article(May 2019) School and village fetes seem to be an essential part of English summers. There’s nothing nicer than wandering a ...
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View Article(May 2019) Debt collection is a term that strikes terror into business owners and individuals alike. The image of burly men b ...
View Article(February 2019) Those thinking about Spring and the changes it may bring are likely to be focused on the countdown towards the Brexit deadline of 29 ...
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View Article(January 2019) The #TimesUp campaign has captured headlines with its push for greater diversity and equality in Hollywood and the ent ...
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