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  • wills-disputes

Challenging a Will on Grounds of Capacity

Having capacity is a key component in determining whether the final wishes of the deceased will stand and are adhered to. This means one has to be mentally sound to…

December 19, 2024
Opinion
  • family-law

Your First Steps to Meeting a Family Lawyer: What to Expect and How to Prepare

Contacting a family solicitor can feel like a daunting step. Many people who are experiencing relationship difficulties or challenges with co-parenting, may benefit from taking legal advice but are unsure…

Opinion
  • divorce
  • mediation-and-arbitration
  • separation

Navigating The First Christmas After Separation

We all know that whilst Christmas is the most wonderful time of the year, it can also be extremely stressful managing the family dynamics. This is particularly true if you…

December 18, 2024
Blog
  • accident-at work
  • personal-injury

What Steps Should A Person Take If They Suffered An Injury At Their Work Place

If you suffer an accident at your workplace resulting in an injury, there are various actions that you could take to protect your legal position. The guidance below should assist…

December 16, 2024
Opinion
  • crime
  • fraud

Fraud Crackdown: What The Serious Fraud Office Funding Boost Means For Those Facing Fraud Allegations

The Serious Fraud Office (SFO) is a prosecuting authority as part of the UK’s criminal justice system, responsible for investigating and prosecuting serious or complex fraud, including bribery and corruption.…

Opinion
  • dispute-resolution
  • wills-disputes

The Validity Of A ‘No Contest Clause’ Explored In Sim V Pimlott And Others (2023)

Whilst English law largely seeks to uphold testamentary freedom to allow a testator to leave their estate to whomever and in whatever way they want, a beneficiary of a will…

December 9, 2024
Blog
  • family-law
  • prenuptial-and-cohabitation-agreement

The Power Of Trusts And Prenuptial Agreements To Protect Wealth In Divorce

Divorce can have a profound impact on personal and family finances, particularly for those with significant assets. Whilst the court’s main aim is fairness, this often results in wide-ranging redistributions…

Blog
  • crime
  • general-crime

Understanding Spiking: Current Laws and Labour’s Proposed Changes

Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer has recently reiterated labour’s plans to coordinate action against spiking. In a post on X (formerly Twitter) he stated: “Spiking will be made a criminal…

Opinion
  • crime
  • protest-law

Obstruction of a Highway: Understanding Protest Rights Post-Director of Public Prosecutions v Ziegler

Legislation on Obstruct Highway The legislation says that, “If a person, without lawful authority or excuse, in any way wilfully obstructs the free passage along a highway he is guilty…

November 27, 2024
Opinion
  • dispute-resolution

When Is A Promise Binding – Another Look in Winter v Winter (2024)

Proprietary Estoppel Typically proprietary estoppel is raised in farming cases where someone is promised a farm in return for unpaid labour and this renegaded on when the farmer dies. Given…

November 27, 2024
Opinion

Injured While Visiting? How You May Be Protected By Occupiers Liability

Introduction One of the most important considerations when bringing a claim for a personal injury is to first determine who is liable and how they are liable. This may not…

November 25, 2024
Opinion
  • falsely-accused-of-crime
  • protest-law

Now They Are Prosecuting Protestors For Having Water

Nothing illustrates the absurdity of prosecution decisions when it comes to protest cases, than the decision to prosecute Paul Raithby for having canister full of water. Mr Raithby was arrested…

November 25, 2024
Opinion
  • falsely-accused-of-crime
  • miscarriages-of-justice

Post Office Inquiry: Weeks 5 And 6 – Recap

Following a short break, the Post Office Inquiry resumed Phase 7 hearings on Monday 4 November and these concluded on Wednesday 13 November. Here is a summary of the evidence…

Opinion
  • personal-injury
  • road-traffic-accident

Road Safety Week 2024 – After The Crash – Every Victim Counts

It is Road Safety Week this week (17th – 23rd November 2024) and every year we stand with Brake, the road safety charity and their vision of a world where…

November 19, 2024
Blog
  • crime
  • general-crime

What Happens If The Police Ask Me To Provide Them With My Mobile Phone PIN?

This question can arise at any stage of the criminal proceedings, often as early as at the police station, before or after interview. As smartphones hold all our personal data,…

November 18, 2024
Opinion
  • personal-injury

Surveillance Ambush: The Impact of Social Media on Personal Injury Claims

In today’s world, social media is a big part of our everyday lives. While sharing photos or posting about your day is usually harmless, claimants must be savvy to what…

November 14, 2024
Opinion
  • family-law
  • separation
  • ToLATA claim

Can I Make A Claim Against A Property When We Are Not Married?

When a dispute arises about property ownership after separation from a partner you have cohabited with, it is important to consider your rights. You may have a claim under the…

Blog
  • extradition
  • general-crime

Extradition Explained – Part 1: What Happens if I am Arrested on an Extradition Warrant?

What is Extradition? It is the process whereby one state seeks the surrender of a person from another state in order to either prosecute them for an offence or to…

November 12, 2024
Blog
  • divorce
  • family-law

What Are Grandparents Legal Rights To See Grandchildren?

Sometimes breakdown in relationships can result in children missing out on seeing grandparents, aunts and uncles and other family members. This can have a detrimental impact on children who have...

Opinion
  • disrepair
  • housing-and-property

Fighting for Tenants’ Rights: Securing Justice in a Housing Disrepair Case

The Housing Team at Hodge Jones & Allen Solicitors (HJA) have been defending the rights of tenants since 1977 and we understand how your life can be turned upside down…

November 11, 2024
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