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Child Arrangements Order – What to do if it is Breached

What to do if your Child Arrangements Order is Breached Sometimes when parents can’t agree on certain issues with respect to their children, it becomes...
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The Hidden Costs of Leasehold Property

You may have seen recent media reports on the so-called leasehold scandal. First, escalating ground rents, which increase exponentially after periodic reviews. Then, the cladding...
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Flexible Working

Flexible working has become the norm for many employees since the start of the Covid-19 pandemic in March 2020, when a large percentage of the...
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Home Improvements – Plan for your Next Move

The pandemic has seen record numbers of us undertaking DIY projects or getting tradesmen in to improve our homes. Our enthusiasm shows no sign of...
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Don’t Fall Out Over the Fixtures and Fittings

A home buyer on an internet forum asked, "What is the pettiest thing your seller has removed?" Most replies are light-hearted: a loo roll holder,...
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Settlement Agreement by Employer – What do I do Now?

What is a Settlement Agreement? A settlement agreement is a legally binding document between an employer and an employee which settles any employment-related claims the...
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Health and Safety at Work in Covid-19 Times

During the coronavirus (Covid-19) pandemic, employers are obliged to take reasonable steps to protect their employees and workers from harm, including the risk from coronavirus,...
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Is Now the Right Time to Extend the Lease on your Home?

If your home is leasehold, you could soon find it cheaper and easier to extend the term of your lease. This will usually make your...
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How Going Digital Can Help With Your Next Home Move

Covid-19 has encouraged us to do more online, and this is especially true of the property sector. From estate agents offering virtual viewings to solicitors...
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Joint Ownership – Buying Property with Friends or Family

In most places, the property market appears buoyant with prices continuing to rise. Although good news for many, this could make it more difficult if...
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Cohabitation Rights

Cohabitation is a term used to describe two people who are in a relationship with each other and are living together but who are not...
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What Happens if I Lose Mental Capacity?

What do I Mean by Mental Capacity? Mental capacity is a complex subject but, at its most simplistic, it can be defined as our understanding...
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Preparing for Your Divorce Appointment

Preparing for your Divorce Appointment – What do I Need to Bring with Me? In order to assist clients with their initial divorce and finance...
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Inheritance Tax – Fulfilling your Obligation

When someone dies, their assets are valued as at the date of death (known as the probate value). These values are reported to HMRC with...
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Financial Consent Order for Divorce

This is a question that I am asked many times and one where the consequences of not obtaining one can be devastating. The simple answer...