Since 2005 same sex couples have been able to enter into Civil Partnerships with each other. That right was given by the Civil Partnerships Act 2004. Then since 2014 same sex couples have been given the right to marry. However heterosexual couples have only the right to marry and not [...]
A number of bodies have called for the law to be reformed so that alleged abusers cannot cross-examine women in family cases. Research by Women’s Aid and Queen Mary University of London found that 24% of victims surveyed have been cross examined by an abusive former partner in Contact Hearings. [...]
It is always best if Divorce Settlements can be reached by agreement between the parties whether it is done between themselves or through the assistance of Mediators or Solicitors. However what you should consider is whether you should obtain a Consent Order. This has to be obtained in the course [...]
This week a new report has come out suggesting how the vexed issue of inadequate work on new homes might be dealt with. This is a constant issue when buyers buy a new home, find faults and struggle to get redress. This report Better Redress for Home Buyers proposes that [...]
The availability of legal aid in family law is limited to cases which involve domestic abuse following the introduction of the Legal Aid, Sentencing and Punishment of Offenders Act (LASPO) in 2013. However, the alternative method of mediation is still available where abuse has not occurred. Mediation avoids going to [...]
Legal Aid is incredibly important. In line with the European Convention on Human Rights (ECHR), our criminal justice system enables citizens to feel both protection and redress from acts of violence. Article 6 of the ECHR specifically addresses the right to a fair hearing. A fair hearing constitutes equality between [...]
Though it may seem morbid, you don’t need to be near the end to consider writing your last will and testament. There are many reasons why it may be wise to write your will sooner, rather than later: Getting married or entering into a Civil Partnership (either will make any [...]
Over the last week the Court of Appeal have has been hearing the Mundy v The Trustees of the Sloane Stanley Estate case which was disputing the use of the Parthenia technique in leasehold valuation. If the technique were permitted then the price of leasehold properties could plummet in the [...]
“This is the biggest scandal of the leasehold world” – James Wyatt The value of leasehold properties in the UK is in flux this week. The Court of Appeal is currently presiding over the Mundy v The Trustees of The Sloane Stanley Estate case which will decide how leasehold properties [...]
When making changes to your property you must be aware of certain building regulations which govern how alteration work and installations can be done. The purpose of these regulations is to maintain the safety and energy efficiency of your property. Work covered by the regulations must be approved by the [...]
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