Posted on Wednesday 10 July 2024
Discovering someone's marital status can be crucial in various situations, such as genealogical research, personal relationships, or legal matters. In the UK, divorce records are maintained by the government and can be accessed by the public, albeit with some restrictions. This comprehensive guide will walk...
Posted on Wednesday 10 July 2024
Divorces can be emotionally and financially draining, with pensions often being one of the most significant assets to be divided. With the rising costs of living and increased life expectancy, securing a fair share of retirement funds is crucial for ensuring financial security after divorce....
Posted on Friday 5 July 2024
In the UK, separated parents who share custody often find themselves confused when it comes to claiming child benefit. The welfare system's support is vital, but its complexities can leave you feeling lost. This comprehensive guide aims to shed light on who can claim child...
Posted on Wednesday 29 May 2024
If you were hurt as a result of another person's negligence, you may be able to seek compensation through a personal injury claim. However, it is critical to understand the time constraints for making such claims and any exceptions that may apply. Consider hiring a personal...
Posted on Thursday 9 May 2024
Giving birth should be one of the most joyous experiences of a parent's life. Unfortunately, medical mistakes during pregnancy, labour, and delivery can result in devastating birth injuries to the baby or mother. If you or your child suffered a preventable injury due to negligent...
Posted on Friday 3 May 2024
Have you or a loved one suffered harm due to substandard medical care? Clinical negligence can have devastating consequences, both physically, psychologically and financially. While compensation cannot undo the pain and suffering caused, it can help ease the financial burden and provide access to necessary...
Posted on Tuesday 23 April 2024
Have you or a loved one suffered harm due to negligent medical treatment? Medical negligence and malpractice can have devastating consequences, leaving victims with physical injuries, emotional trauma, and financial burdens. If you suspect that a healthcare professional's actions or inactions caused you harm, you...
Posted on Wednesday 17 April 2024
Have you been the victim of a slipping accident and are you wondering if you are eligible for compensation? Slips, trips, and falls are common incidents that can result in significant injuries for the victims. In the United Kingdom, individuals who have suffered such accidents...
Posted on Monday 19 April 2021
The easiest way of becoming a business owner in the UK is to register as self-employed. You may also have heard this referred to as being a sole trader. There is a little paperwork to complete in setting up your self-employment business, but it is...
Posted on Wednesday 7 April 2021
Unlike a civil partnership, marriage is considered a social contract between two partners who execute the contract as part of their willingness to stay and live together for an indefinite period. As part of the marital contract, both of the partners are entitled to several...
Posted on Monday 29 March 2021
Divorce is complicated, and there is no blanket approach to splitting up the assets, with each case depending on several factors. This becomes more complex when it comes to inheritance, as there can be much confusion over property and assets inherited either before or during...
Posted on Monday 8 March 2021
A marriage's dissolution is always a massive test of character for the parties involved – challenging their emotional strength. It can be challenging to deal with, and you must be able to run to your divorce solicitor for help and support in sorting out the legal and...
Posted on Monday 22 February 2021
It is always worth getting independent legal advice if you have experienced any form of misconduct, discrimination, or other kinds of harassment or mistreatment while at work. This advice may well lead to you taking your case to an employment tribunal. An employment tribunal will hear your case and...
Posted on Thursday 11 February 2021
As the country is still trying to find an effective and cohesive policy to deal with the COVID-19 pandemic, so many aspects of our lives have been affected, and not all of them evident. As it looks as though the expected resurgence of a new...
Posted on Tuesday 9 February 2021
A grievance procedure is a process that allows employees to raise a complaint with their employer. There are some steps that employees should take if they are facing a problem or want to make a complaint about their employer as well as things that they...
Posted on Tuesday 2 February 2021
Anyone who has ever watched Channel 5 in the UK will likely be familiar with the concept of nightmare tenants. The prospect of dealing with such people can fill new and inexperienced landlords with a cold sense of dread. However, for many veteran landlords, it...
Posted on Wednesday 27 January 2021
The law is very clear. Contrary to popular belief, there is only one permissible reason to grant a couple divorce. The irretrievable breakdown of their marriage. Where the confusion comes in is that for a marriage to be deemed to be irretrievably broken down, at...
Posted on Monday 25 January 2021
When you get married or enter into a civil partnership, you enter a partnership with specific legal obligations. However, for some, ending the marriage is the only remaining option. If this is the case, you need to go through the correct legal procedure to seek...
Posted on Friday 15 January 2021
In recent years, couples living together without actually getting married have formed Britain's fastest-growing family-type. More and more couples now see marriage to be an obsolete union imposing responsibilities and dependence upon individuals. Despite such growth in numbers, unmarried couples residing in England and Wales...
Posted on Monday 11 January 2021
For any act to be classed as a crime, it must break the law. The Oxford English Dictionary defines a crime as: "An action or omission which constitutes an offence and is punishable by law". However, the UK Victims Support Group states: "A crime is...