Christmas is the most feared time of the whole year. Domestic violence rises significantly during the festive period. Not a year goes by when there isn’t a seasonal spike in incidents reported to the police.
Christmas contact is almost always an issue for parents of looked after children who are spending Christmas away from home, perhaps with foster carers.
As the cold winter weather approaches, we look at the legal duties surrounding snow and ice-related accident risks. The most likely places for slips or falls on snow or ice can happen in everyday situations such as at work or at a bus stop.
Making provision for a disabled or vulnerable beneficiary can cause great worry for clients. Clients are often concerned about many aspects...
Christmas is a notorious time for the housing market to grind to a halt. If you’re looking for your selling/buying process to be speedy, it’s important that you consider this when you decide to move.
Hearings in the Family Court are private. The press cannot attend. Only the parties and their legal representatives can come into the Courtroom. You cannot bring a family member or friend with you unless there is a very good reason and the Court agrees that it is appropriate to do so.
Restrictive covenants are rules or conditions written into title deeds which dictate what you can and cannot do with a property. It is a common misconception that you can do what you like with your property. People often forget about or are not aware of the existence of restrictive covenants lurking within their title.
Points to consider when selling part of your garden land for development...
Are you due an inheritance? Do you want it? If not, there are various choices you can make...
If you are in the process of purchasing a property that is not connected to a mains sewer but is instead served by a septic tank, there have been some recent changes to the law that you need to be aware of.
