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 “Quickie divorces” Online divorces known as “quickie divorces” have become more popular over the last few years. and there are now many alternatives to using the traditional high street solicitor.   Although these...

Lasting Powers of Attorney (LPAs) – registration of documents There have been delays previously with the waiting times for the registration of Lasting Power of Attorney (LPA) documents.  This is still an ongoing problem. At present, if you...

NEW RIGHTS FOR PARENTS AND CARERS In addition to The Protection from Redundancy (Pregnancy and Family Leave) Act 2023 (see our Blog dated 17 July 2023)  there are 2 further Acts which have received Royal Assent :- The Neonatal Care (Leave and Pay)...

Recent changes to The Highway Code: The new ‘hierarchy of road users’ as advised by The Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency (DVSA) You are probably aware that at the beginning of last year, the rules for road users were updated within the The...

FIRST TIME BUYERS Many first-time buyers are struggling with the stress and pressure of purchasing their first home. What with property prices increasing over the last ten years putting pressure on them to find larger deposits and the higher interest...

Alternatives to court proceedings - children disputes The government believes that more disputes could be resolved without going to court. This is on the basis that this would spare families from unnecessary stress and protect children from avoidable...

Intestacy rules to change…make a Will The intestacy rules apply to an estate if someone passes away without a Will. The government has recently confirmed that it has made a  Statutory Instrument  to set a new Statutory Legacy (fixed net...

MORE REDUNDANCY RIGHTS FOR PREGNANT EMPLOYEES The Protection from Redundancy (Pregnancy and Family Leave) Act 2023 received Royal Assent in May 2023 and is expected to come into force after April 2024. The Act makes several changes and grants certain...

Transfer of Equity:  When good intentions sometimes have unintended consequences In recent months it has become a noticeable trend for members of the public to consider transferring the remaining equity in their property to another family member or...

Am I allowed to use my mobile whilst driving?  Following changes to the law which came into force on 25 March 2022, a driver commits a road traffic offence by using a handheld mobile phone for whatever reason when driving (there is an exception if...