In this blog, we’ll unravel the intricacies of property co-ownership, specifically the difference between ‘Joint Tenancy’ or ‘Tenants in Common’, and how these choices can profoundly affect your ownership experience. Did you know that there are significant legal and financial differences between both? How does a Joint Tenancy…
A Lasting Power of Attorney (LPA) is the most common form of Power of Attorney, granting someone legal permission to make financial and medical decisions on your behalf should you lose capacity to manage these affairs yourself. It may be an illness or an accident which leaves you…
If you’re facing an employment related legal issue, you’re not alone. We understand that dealing with employment law can be overwhelming, whether you’re the employer or the employee. Unfair dismissal is a statuary right that is important to understand when an employee is suddenly dismissed. Successful cases that…
The UK commercial property rental market is predicted to look strong for at least the next five years. Latest Statista figures forecast growth in rentals between 2023 and 2027 across all sectors from industrial, office to retail, shopping centres and warehouses. Perhaps surprising to some, with the rise…
Conveyancing is the transfer of property ownership from one party to another, with one buying and the other selling. While buying and selling property may be a simple concept, the process itself can often be more complex. Between December and January last year there was an 110% increase…
Creating a will is an important milestone in everyone’s life, and is something which everyone should consider, regardless of age. But what is a will and why is it crucial to have one? A will is a legal document which outlines how you would like your assets distributed…
Equity release is a good way to give over 55s the opportunity to release some of the money held in their property without selling it, offering them the freedom to do things that they may not otherwise have been able to do. That money could be to help…
Introduction Are you fighting fire with fire? Treat your ex with respect Make everything be from the perspective of your child Don’t burden your children with decisions they shouldn’t have to make Compromise – treat your ex partner as an ally, not an enemy Conclusion Introduction A nasty…
Introduction The Friday afternoon email Threatening costs Ignore your evidence State your ex’s allegations as fact Not respond to you Conclusion Introduction I’m not going to lie to you – going to court for your children or finances can be stressful. It’s natural you’re going to be sensitive…
Introduction What is child custody? What happens if I ask for child custody? So if custody doesn’t exist – what can I ask for? Conclusion Introduction Like it or not, the family court can seem like a `winner takes all’ game. Say that to a solicitor or a…