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Living apart together. What are the consequences for family law?

This article looks at this phenomenon and asks, ‘Are these people free from the reach of family law?’

1 June 2023 Read →

Can I Be Sacked Without a Written Warning? Here’s What to Do

What happens if your employer decides to let you go without first issuing a written warning?

18 May 2023 Read →

Requesting an Education Health and Care Needs Assessment

Are you aware that if your child is experiencing difficulties in school you can request an EHCNA?

31 March 2023 Read →

Hudson v Hathway - Court of Appeal Decision On Constructive Trusts

This cases deals with the rights of parties to a property in cohabitation disputes. Is detrimental reliance required?

27 February 2023 Read →

What Is a Trust Agreement? How It Works, Who Uses It and Why.

Have you wondered what a Trust Agreement is? Depending on your circumstances, they can be beneficial.

1 February 2023 Read →

What Property Searches Are Done When Buying a House: A Simple Guide

When you are buying a house, your solicitor will have to do a number of searches. Here we provide an overview of what these are.

25 January 2023 Read →

Can an Executor Withhold Money From a Beneficiary? What Can be Done?

If you are a beneficiary of a Will and you think that an Executor is withholding money, it could be for various reasons.

12 January 2023 Read →

New landlord and tenant obligations under the Renting Homes (Wales) Act

The Renting Homes (Wales) Act 2016 came into effect on 1st December 2022. Read about the changes.

3 January 2023 Read →

How to Prove You Are Next of Kin for Inheritance

"Next of kin" has no fixed legal meaning in England and Wales. Who inherits depends on whether there is a will, and if not, on the intestacy rules. You prove your entitlement…

6 December 2022 Read →