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Should I have a pre-nuptial agreement?

Kanye West and Kim Kardashian, Amal and George Clooney and Angelina Jolie and Brad Pitt are just some of the big name stars to have signed pre-nuptial agreements ahead of...

October 21, 2016
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Helping vulnerable women building a more positive future

I recently attended a very interesting talk by an organisation called Pause. Pause work with women who have experienced repeat removals of their children through care proceedings. The Pause programme...

October 20, 2016
Opinion

My first few weeks at HJA

I started working at Hodge Jones & Allen on 1st August 2016 and I am thoroughly enjoying working at the firm. Fighting for what’s right is the underlying ethos of…

October 20, 2016
Opinion

Worried about your pension?

It’s easy not to think about your pension while you are working and earning a salary. But now that life expectancy is longer, you could live for decades without earning...

October 19, 2016
Opinion

‘Openness and transparency’ or ‘conceal and cover up’ in our NHS?

Following publication of an independent report into 10 deaths at the hands of mental health patients under the care of Sussex Partnership NHS Foundation Trust, the Trust tweeted a quote...

October 18, 2016
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Reflecting on Breast Cancer Awareness Month and planning for the unknown

I have been reminded by recent press and media stories that October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month and it has made me stop and think again about how life changing...

October 18, 2016
Opinion

The Deregulation Act 2015 – a step in the right direction?

The Deregulation Act (“the Act”) became law on 26th March 2016 and introduced several changes as to how Landlords, and their agents, are able to secure possession of their property....

October 17, 2016
Opinion

Avoiding a Madonna style-custody battle

One of the truisms of divorce is that it’s often the children who are the real victims. The mix of emotions associated with separation and divorce often sees parents using...

October 17, 2016
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'Be Seen Not Hurt' Campaign

With Autumn approaching, children returning to school and with the days becoming shorter, it is of no surprise that more incidents will occur on the roads. The Department for Transport...

October 10, 2016
Opinion

Homelessness Reduction Bill 2016 – is there a silver lining to the cloud?

Homelessness is one of society’s greatest ills and one which we all encounter in some shape or form as we go about our business on a day to day basis....

October 6, 2016
Opinion

Dealing with possession claims – a day in my life as a duty solicitor

I act as one of the duty solicitors at the Clerkenwell and Shoreditch County Court and as a housing specialist I represent clients with possession claims who attend Court without...

October 5, 2016
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Cosmetic surgery – more practical guidance for patients

Following the guidance for doctors who offer cosmetic surgery issued by the General Medical Counsel (GMC) in April this year, the Royal College of Surgeons (RCS) has now issued some...

October 5, 2016
Opinion

The unintended consequences of bail reform

The Policing and Crime Bill is working its way through Parliament into law. Contained within are radical proposals for dealing with suspects while their cases are under investigation. The proposed...

October 4, 2016
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Stop and think – Cross at your peril

Picture the scene... you’ve had a long, hard day at work or school and all you want to do is get home and relax. Unfortunately, your journey home includes a...

October 4, 2016
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Divorce – the common misconceptions

Whether it’s on the tube or at a dinner party, I often overhear people talking above divorce. It’s one of those things that people seem to think they know all...

September 30, 2016
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‘Political maladministration’ contributes to unsafe discharge from hospital

The Public Administration and Constitutional Affairs Committee (PACAC) has followed up the Parliamentary and Health Service Ombudsman (PHSO) report on unsafe discharge from hospital by accusing the government of ‘political...

September 29, 2016
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What happens to my music collection when I die?

In the past, this wasn’t much of an issue, if you owned records or CD’s, you could leave them to family or friends, named in your will, along with your...

September 28, 2016
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Criminal Record: What you need to know

Being arrested, cautioned or convicted of a crime can be a daunting experience but the long term effects of having a criminal record can make it even worse. Over 10.5...

September 27, 2016
Opinion

Housing goals

As the housing crisis in London continues to rise on a yearly basis, the need for affordable housing is still an on-going issue in the UK. Following from the philanthropy...

September 26, 2016
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Considerations for the over 55’s when making a will

If you are in a new relationship, with children from a previous relationship You may want to provide for your current partner by leaving them a life interest in your…

September 26, 2016
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