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  • child-law
  • divorce
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Applying For Leave To Remove: What Is Essential For A Relocation Application?

Relocation applications require careful planning, clear evidence and a child‑focused approach. When parents cannot agree on a proposed move—whether within the UK or abroad—the court will assess the application under...

October 2, 2024

Phoebe Hill

Lauren Viegas

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

Reema Chugh

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…

September 30, 2024

Vanessa Friend

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

Karen Mann

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

Ruhul Ameen

Opinion
  • deputyship
  • mental-capacity

Understanding the Role of a Professional Deputy in Managing Finances

When someone lacks the mental capacity to manage their finances, the Court of Protection may appoint a professional deputy to act in their best interests. This role involves safeguarding assets,...

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

Aneka Thirurajah

Opinion
  • personal-injury

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

Learn how a solicitor can support your personal injury claim from the outset, including assessing liability, gathering evidence, securing rehabilitation and treatment, valuing your claim, and negotiating settlement. Discover how...

September 24, 2024

Karen Mann

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.…

September 20, 2024

Vanessa Friend

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  • 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

Lorna Webster

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

Karen Mann

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…

September 17, 2024

Rebecca Coates

Jessica Wells

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  • 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

Sarah Townsend

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

Chun Wong

Blog
  • family-law
  • mediation-and-arbitration

What Is Collaborative Law And Can It Be Used To Resolve My Dispute?

What is collaborative law? Collaborative law is a form of alternative dispute resolution. It is different from Mediation as within the collaborative law process, each party has their own solicitor…

September 2, 2024

Rebecca Coates

Blog
  • inheritance-tax

Mariah Carey’s Mother And Sister Die On The Same Day: Who Will Receive Their Inheritance First?

The Grammy award winning singer, Mariah Carey, has announced the tragic loss of both her mother and sister. Where there are insufficient details known at this time to determine what…

August 29, 2024

Mohan Dhadli

Opinion
  • asbestos

Understanding the Risks of Asbestos in UK Schools: What Parents and Staff Need to Know

With our children and young adults returning to school in September, our thoughts turn to the issue of Asbestos being commonly found in UK schools. It is well known that…

August 28, 2024

Trish Monks

Opinion
  • action-against-the-police
  • human-rights

Strip-Searches: “One Child Strip-Searched Every 14 Hours”

Last week saw the office of the Children’s Commissioner, Dame Rachel de Souza, publish data regarding strip-searches of children in England and Wales. The data covered the period 2018 to…

August 27, 2024
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