Contact with Children in Care Over Christmas
04
Dec - 2018
Christmas contact is almost always an issue for parents of looked after children who are spending Christmas away from home, perhaps with foster carers.
Gritting and Salting in Bad Weather...
27
Nov - 2018
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.
Hearings in Care Proceedings
07
Nov - 2018
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.
What is a Restrictive Covenant?
31
Oct - 2018
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.
Thinking About Selling Your Land?
23
Oct - 2018
Points to consider when selling part of your garden land for development...
The 2020 Deadline for Septic Tank Upgrades...
02
Oct - 2018
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.
Protecting Against Property Fraud
25
Sep - 2018
Protecting Against Property Fraud. There are many issues to consider when purchasing a property: which mortgage to go for, whether to have a survey, booking a removal company, to name just a few. The good news is you can take steps to protect your property from being fraudulently sold or mortgaged.
How Long Do I Have To Pursue A Personal Injury Claim?
18
Sep - 2018
Personal injury actions are governed by the Limitation Act 1980. Briefly, this means that Court proceedings must be issued within three years from the date you were injured (the accident) or the date you had knowledge that your injury was caused by the Defendant to your action.
How Long Does Moving House Take?
12
Sep - 2018
To some extent, everyone knows what the average time to exchange/completion is; but each transaction is different. Each has its own unique set of requirements and each can go wrong (or indeed right) in all manner of ways.
Divorce, Adult Behaviour and the Effects on Children
16
Aug - 2018
When parents separate the problems that they have between them should not be inflicted upon their children but so often they are. Hostility between parents can lead to children becoming pawns in a distressing game, even if it isn’t intentional.
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