All our legal advice articles
All our legal advice articles
How to respond to a Subject Access Request?
Published on 20/11/2024, by Qredible - Reading time: 5 mins
Incomplete data searches. Organizations often focus on obvious digital records while overlooking less traditional sources like CCTV footage, messaging apps, or archived files, leading to non-compliance and potential legal consequences.
How much does a divorce cost?
Published on 19/11/2024, by Qredible - Reading time: 5 mins
Recent data shows uncontested divorces average £1,500-£3,000 total, while contested divorces typically cost £14,500+ with some reaching £30,000+. This 5-10x cost difference makes early agreement between parties the single biggest money-saving factor.
Going to work with covid: What the UK law says?
Published on 19/11/2024, by Qredible - Reading time: 5 mins
While it is not legally prohibited to work with Covid UK in 2024, it is strongly advised against working in person when you have a positive test result. The government guidelines recommend staying at home if possible to prevent spreading the virus to colleagues.
Do you need a solicitor when being questioned by the police?
Published on 08/11/2024, by Qredible - Reading time: 5 mins
When a crime is being investigated, the process undertaken by the police demands that they interview everyone involved. While this does not mean that every person that is interviewed is a suspect, it is essential to remember that the police are looking out for any evidence they can use.
Do you need a lawyer, solicitor or barrister?
Published on 06/11/2024, by Qredible - Reading time: 5 mins
The words lawyer, barrister and solicitor are often used interchangeably, but they do have very distinct job roles. You are not alone if you are a little confused or were too embarrassed to ask what the difference really is.
How much are speeding fines in the UK?
Published on 06/11/2024, by Qredible - Reading time: 5 mins
When discussing the topic of speeding fines, it is easy to make assumptions that those who are caught speeding are bad drivers. However, that is not a true reflection on why and how people are caught speeding.
How to complain about a solicitor? The step-by-step process
Published on 05/11/2024, by Qredible - Reading time: 6 mins
If you have received a service from a solicitor and are unhappy with it, there exists a procedure for complaints to try and resolve your issue. Let us take a look at ways in which you can handle a solicitor complaint to reach a resolution that you are happy with.
How to get rid of squatters legally?
Published on 31/10/2024, by Qredible - Reading time: 5 mins
If someone enters a property deliberately without permission and the begins living there, this is called ‘squatting’. The legal term for ‘squatting’ is ‘adverse possession’. It is illegal and squatting in a residential building can lead to a £5,000 fine, a 6-month prison sentence or both.
When should I receive my redundancy payment?
Published on 30/10/2024, by Qredible - Reading time: 5 mins
[lwptoc skipHeadingLevel="h3"] Missing a redundancy payment deadline could cost you thousands in lost entitlements. With UK employers continuing to make redundancies in 2024, understanding exactly when you should be paid...
Should I use a solicitor recommended by my estate agent?
Published on 25/10/2024, by Qredible - Reading time: 4 mins
In the UK, the conveyancing industry is renowned for providing expensive yet often slow services. Finding a conveyancing solicitor that is efficient and reliable as well as giving a personalised service is tricky.
The dangers of free or very cheap wills!
Published on 22/10/2024, by Qredible - Reading time: 4 mins
The importance of making a will can never be understated. It is also a fallacy to believe that you do not need to make a will until you are in your senior years. Mainly if you are married and have children, making a will
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