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  • family-law
  • financial-provision

GH V GH: October 2024 – A New And Helpful Reminder Of The Importance Of The Financial Dispute Resolution Appointment

In the recent case of GH v GH [2024] EWFC 272 which had its judgement handed down on 3 October 2024, the court heard an appeal against interim orders made…

Opinion
  • crime
  • representation

What Are Duty Solicitors, and Are They Bad?

It is a myth that duty solicitors are ‘bad’ solicitors, work for the police and cannot to be trusted. What is a duty solicitor? A duty solicitor is simply a…

October 9, 2024
Opinion
  • personal-injury
  • rehabilitation

Multi-Disciplinary Team Meetings In Personal Injury Claims

Following on from my article on Immediate Needs Assessments and Rehabilitation in Personal Injury Claims I wanted to discuss the importance of Multi Disciplinary Team Meetings (MDT) during the course…

October 9, 2024
Opinion
  • contentious-probate
  • dispute-resolution

A Recent Take On Death Bed Gifts – Rahman V Hassan (2024)

The doctrine of donatio mortis causa (which in Latin translates to ‘gift by reason of death’) (“DMC”) dates back to the Roman times, and given the statutory provisions of s9…

October 4, 2024
Blog
  • child-law
  • divorce
  • family-law
  • separation

Applying For Leave To Remove: What Is Essential For A Relocation Application?

When a family breaks down, one parent may decide that they would like to move with their child to another part of the UK, or sometimes even abroad. If the…

Opinion
  • #Essex
  • medical-negligence

Lord Darzi’s Warnings Realised: The Essex Mental Health Tragedy Unveiled at the Lampard Inquiry

Lord Darzi wrote that the NHS is in serious trouble1. This was tragically shown by the commemorative statements read during the Lampard Inquiry. On Monday 9th September 2024, oral testimony…

October 2, 2024
Opinion
  • leasehold-disputes
  • residential-property-disputes

Supreme Court Judgement That Gives Hope To RTM Companies And Leaseholders

In a significant ruling, the UK Supreme Court has determined that failing to serve a claim notice on an intermediate landlord does not automatically void a Right to Manage (RTM)…

September 30, 2024
Opinion
  • family-law

How Do I Become My Step-child’s Legal Parent?

Step-parents often play an integral role in the care of the child. Therefore, it does not come as a surprise that many step-parents may want this relationship to be legally…

Opinion
  • personal-injury

National Eye Health Week – September 23rd to September 29th 2024

National Eye Health Week is an annual event in the UK dedicated to promoting the importance of good eye health. This week sees opticians and other healthcare professionals and the…

September 27, 2024
Opinion
  • property-disputes

Understanding Receivership: What Happens When a Mortgage Goes into Default

When interest rates rise, the chances of mortgage defaults inevitably increase. If a borrower defaults or breaches the terms of the mortgage, the lender may appoint a receiver to enforce…

September 26, 2024
Opinion
  • deputyship
  • mental-capacity

Understanding the Role of a Professional Deputy in Managing Finances

When a loved one can no longer manage their finances due to a lack of mental capacity, it can be a challenging and emotional time for families. In these situations,…

September 24, 2024
Opinion
  • falsely-accused-of-crime
  • miscarriages-of-justice

The Post Office Inquiry; The Beginning Of The End?

The final phase of the Post Office Inquiry began on Monday 23 September. This marks the hopeful close of the Inquiry which began back in February 2022 and is looking…

September 24, 2024
Opinion
  • personal-injury

How Can A Solicitor Assist Me In Pursuing A Personal Injury Claim?

Having worked as a claimant solicitor for over 13 years, I have assisted hundreds of claimants who have been involved in an accident that was not their fault. This has…

September 24, 2024
Opinion
  • family-law
  • prenuptial-and-cohabitation-agreement

Am I Wealthy Enough To Need a Prenuptial Agreement?

There is a common misconception that prenuptial agreements are only for the very wealthy, but this is not the case. They can be beneficial for individuals with more modest assets.…

Blog
  • asbestos
  • asbestos-related-disease
  • mesothelioma

Don’t Assume Coughs And Breathing Difficulties Are Due To A Cold!

Autumn has arrived and winter will soon be upon us. During these chillier seasons there is generally an increase in cough and cold type symptoms, particularly in the over 60s.…

September 19, 2024
Blog
  • no-win-no-fee
  • personal-injury

The Role of Expert Witnesses in Personal Injury Claims

During the course of a personal injury case it may be necessary to obtain reports from various types of experts to prove your claim. This can include and is not…

September 18, 2024
Opinion
  • divorce
  • family-law
  • financial-provision

In-Depth Look At Full And Frank Disclosure In Family Proceedings

Financial disclosure is required before you can negotiate a financial settlement on divorce. If you go to Court, this is mandatory, but even on a voluntary basis, it is needed…

Blog
  • no-win-no-fee
  • personal-injury

Who Will See My Medical Records In A Personal Injury Claim?

Medical records are important evidence in a personal injury claim as they can provide crucial information about a Claimant’s injuries and as well as potentially how and when an accident…

September 13, 2024
Opinion
  • civil-liberties
  • human-rights

Failures of UK Independent Special Schools: Concerns Over Restraint of Vulnerable Children

A Growing concern for vulnerable children and the excessive use of physical restraint against children with complex needs. Recent BBC reports have shed light on the disturbing practice of excessive…

September 5, 2024
Opinion
  • contentious-probate
  • dispute-resolution

Testamentary Capacity – Updated in Leonard v Leonard (2024)

A Will can be challenged and set aside if it can be shown that the deceased lacked ‘testamentary capacity’. Banks v Goodfellow (1870) The relevant legal test for establishing (testamentary)…

September 4, 2024
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