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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
Every solicitor and employees in law firms know that they are obligated to protect confidential information relating to their clients' relationship. However, what may be less understood is the ease with which that duty can be reached and the need to make sure that everyone...
If you become pregnant, there are numerous employment rights and potential benefits that are important to be aware of. Most importantly, rights to maternity leave and maternity pay. However, to make full use of these benefits, it is vital to be aware of precisely what...
For many divorces, the family home is the largest asset that needs to be divided, and it can often play a substantial role in both parties being able to move on financially. While often the family home, holiday homes or other properties may seem attractive...
In today's fast-paced environment, we prefer to get whatever we want against a click of a finger. Additionally, with increased awareness of rights and obligations, there is a high ratio of married partners opting for separations or divorce litigations. Having such an increased ratio of...
The Origins of Employment Tribunals Employment tribunals are not a new thing. They were previously called industrial tribunals and first took place in 1964. Initially, employment tribunals only dealt with a small number of issues. As time has moved on, there are more and more reasons why...
A Will may be written and not updated some time before death or the Testator. It is not unheard of for the named Executor or Executors to die or be unable to execute the Will, and this can become a complicated situation. That is why...
In recent years in the UK, there has been a great deal of work in UK employment law to safeguard disabled workers’ rights. These rights extend not only to employees but also to potential employees during the application process. The main bulk of legislation that provides...
Death is inevitable. When a loved one dies, their wishes can sometimes seem evident to their family and friends. For instance, it is quite common for parents to share their estate between their offsprings. Therefore, it can be quite frustrating when a potential inheritor finds...
