Articles relating to our family law services
There’s a lot of uncertainty when parents separate. There’s uncertainty for all sides, including the child/children of the parents. It’s certainly not an easy process and there’s a lot to think about and agree on; where the children live, how much time they spend with each parent, and the list goes on. Social workers who…Continue reading
Starting from 1st October 2018, landlords must hold a licence for Houses in Multiple Occupation (HMO), and failure to do so may force them to pay back a year’s worth of rent. This new rule is an amendment to the 2006 regulations made under the Housing Act. It requires landlords who manage an HMO with five…Continue reading
Many people who have been through the process of buying a house have experienced this certain type of problem. All house buyers have at least dealt with the worry of this issue arising. What if your conveyancer goes on holiday during your transaction?! Forget your ghost stories, your undying fear of spiders and your horrifying…Continue reading
Well, what a victory this is for Irish mother in the first ever Supreme Court case in Northern Ireland! An unmarried widow has won an iconic Supreme Court benefit case in Belfast which may allow her to claim Widowed Parent’s Allowance (WPA). Siobhan McLaughlin, from County Antrim, lived with her partner for 23 years but…Continue reading
This is the time of year when parents are looking for holidays for themselves and their children. It’s a time that is often busy for family lawyers, due to the rise in disputes regarding separated parents wanting to take their child on holiday. Parental Responsibility: It’s extremely important to determine who has parental responsibility. If…Continue reading
Back in April, St Luke’s Hospice did a ‘Make a Will Month’, due to the importance of making a Will, and the fact that 60% of British people still don’t have a Will. The Sheffield-based Hospice decided to team up with local law firms to make it easier for people to make a Will, raising…Continue reading
Too many adults in the UK have not made their Will, risking their possessions, money, property and dependent children being left to someone they have not chosen. Research by Macmillan Cancer Support highlights that almost two thirds of adults don’t have a Will. A surprising 42% of over-55s are yet to prepare their Will, suggests…Continue reading
Interest rates are rising in the UK, adding to the financial burden of young homebuyers. The situation has been driven by house prices rising much faster than the salaries of first-time buyers, forcing many of them to take on increasingly large amounts of debt in order to own their own home. Indicators suggest that interest…Continue reading
Transfer fraud is an increasingly frequent problem which is leaving too many people with nothing, as the extorting, anonymous criminals gain access to people’s bank accounts. Often referred to by banks as ‘push payment scams’, transfer fraud usually involves the victim being misled over the phone or by means of email interception into making payments…Continue reading
There is some good news for first-time home buyers, as Stamp Duty is lowered in the Autumn Budget. This will apply to England and Northern Ireland. Wales will also benefit from this announcement but only until April 2018 when the Welsh Government’s new Land Transaction Tax is to be introduced. Stamp Duty is an amount…Continue reading