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No-Fault Divorce Update: Making Divorce as Amicable as Possible
Let's be honest, divorce is something that none of us really wants to think about. It is something...

Lockdown baby – make a Will!
With the abundance of tasks and responsibilities that come with being a new parent, creating a...
Coronavirus Impact on Games
Coronavirus – is there a chance the Premier League will not be played out or is there a further threat to the Euros? As we move into 2021 we are still not in to the second half of the season in terms of games played with nearly half the teams in the league having...
DIY Divorce
You may have read in the Times this week that recent research has found that in the past five years, 'DIY Divorces' has risen from 35% to 57% and such a rise is understandable due to The Legal Aid, Sentencing and Punishment of Offenders Act 2012 removing financial...
Couples and Lasting Powers of Attorney
The recent news articles about presenter Kate Garraway reminded me how important it is to get Lasting Powers of Attorney in place for couples. You may be aware that Kate’s husband is suffering long term affects from Covid and has been in hospital since March. It is...
Conveyancing Standards Bill
Earlier this month, a motion for leave to bring in a Bill for Conveyancing Standards had its first reading in the House of Commons. The Bill aims to establish minimum standards regarding searches and assessments of risk for solicitors and licensed conveyancers acting...
Landlord & Tenant Update
The Covid pandemic continues to cause problems across the country and the residential rental sector is no exception, whether you are a landlord or tenant. Should you need to take action to evict a tenant or are a tenant facing eviction, the current notice periods for...
Surely Public Liability Insurance should be compulsory
It is compulsory for a car user to have motor insurance and in the event they cause an accident, their insurance pays for the damage and compensates any injury and it is also compulsory for an employer to have liability insurance for an accident at the workplace,...
Probate – Can I do it myself?
It has recently been well publicised that applications for a grant of probate can now be submitted by individuals online. We have found that this, along with the constant threat of an increase in probate fees and a raft of online ‘how to’ guides, has lead to more and...
We recommend that you think seriously about taking on the role of an executor. If in doubt get advice from a professional before you start taking on any of the responsibilities.
I’ve been appointed as an executor, what do I need to do? It can be quite daunting to find out you’ve been appointed as an executor after a friend or relative dies. Perhaps they asked you when they were making the Will and you graciously accepted without really...
How has Coronavirus impacted upon Landlord and Tenant disputes and what can you do during these unprecedented times?
The housing market has recently been re-opened by the Government, which means it is prime time for new tenants and purchasers to begin the hunt for their forever homes. You may find yourself in a position where you need to evict a tenant in order to sell your property...
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