Making a Court Application for a Child – Who Can Apply and How Much It Costs. 1. Who can apply to the court for an order for a child/children? Certain people are automatically entitled to make an application for an order under Section 8 of the Children Act 1989 without having to seek permission…
DetailsThere is no such thing as “common law marriage” and the law for unmarried couples who live together can be confusing and upsetting upon separation. Unmarried, cohabiting couples do not have the same rights as married couples when it comes to personal finances, assets and property and in the event of a relationship breakdown, cohabiting…
DetailsMedical Negligence and No Win No Fee Claims. Doctors, nurses and other healthcare professionals usually provide high-quality treatment. However, mistakes can and do happen. You may be entitled to claim compensation if you or a loved one has suffered harm due to medical errors. This article explores Medical Negligence and No Win No Fee Claims…
DetailsHow are Care Home Fees assessed? In England, the responsibility for funding care home fees can either be placed on the individual, the local authority or a contribution by both. When a person goes into a care home, the local authority will carry out a financial assessment to determine the person’s ability to contribute towards…
DetailsTrips, slips and falls – How to claim We’ve all had that embarrassing moment when we trip or slip in public. Thankfully, most of the time, it’s just our pride that’s bruised, and the incident becomes a light-hearted story. But not everyone is so lucky. Some trips, slips and falls lead to serious, even life-changing…
DetailsWhy do we need to provide proof of funds for house purchases? When purchasing a house, it is essential that a purchaser is able to provide proof of funds to their solicitors. In order to comply with anti-money laundering regulations, it is necessary for solicitors to carry out the necessary checks to establish the source…
DetailsCan I claim compensation if I have an accident at work or as a visitor to a public or private premises? Accidents can occur whether you are an employee or a visitor. If you sustain an injury as an employee or a visitor following a slip, trip or fall, you may be entitled to make…
DetailsWhen visiting theme parks, fairground attractions, piers or swimming pools, you do so with one aim: to have fun. What you are not prepared for is sustaining an injury as a result of an accident that is not your fault. Unfortunately, though, accidents sometimes do happen. If you are a visitor, the law states…
DetailsGlossary of Conveyancing Terms A brief explanation of some legal and other Conveyancing Terms used in residential property transactions, which are sometimes confusing for clients due to their terminology. Chain A position in which Seller 1 sells to Buyer 1 and Buyer 1 sells to Buyer 2, etc, thus creating a chain of connected…
DetailsWhat is a Lasting Power of Attorney and The importance of having one in place. A Lasting Power of Attorney (LPA) is a legal document that gives a specific nominated person or people the authority to make decisions as if they were you should you lose mental capacity. Those nominated are known as your attorneys.…
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