What are my rights when stopped by the police during a pandemic?
In the UK, the police are often present around city centres to keep you safe and to keep an eye on everything. It is reassuring to know you can go to them if you need their help or feel unsafe. Being stopped by the police is more common nowadays due to the government’s COVID-19 restrictions….
Free Will Writing: What is the catch?
You might have noticed advertisements for free Will writing or offers for a ‘’free Will pack’’ when you are browsing the internet. Perhaps you even clicked on the ads and thought that it was a great deal. Will and financial arrangements are complex, unique to each situation and require careful planning. Sadly, dealing with a…
Child arrangements during a pandemic: Holiday season
The festive season is an important time for families and especially for young children, it is a magical time of the year. Usually, when children are off on their Christmas break, arrangements between parents can be emotional and difficult to plan, but this year the pandemic and the government’s measures have created even more uncertainty…
UK law changes coming into force in 2021
The past year has been difficult for all of us and we are all waiting for 2021 to bring new hope on the horizon. It might not seem like it, but a lot is happening in 2021 with many law changes coming into force in just a few weeks. On January 1st, the UK will…
Pre-recording of evidence by witnesses is now available in England and Wales
From today, vulnerable witnesses and victims in criminal trials can give full evidence in pre-recorded videos in all Crown courts in England and Wales. The government and justice ministers have rolled out the pre-filmed testimony scheme to make it easier for vulnerable witnesses to give evidence and to spare them the trauma of giving evidence…
What are my rights if my wedding is cancelled due to COVID-19?
This year has seen many events and weddings getting delayed or cancelled. Weddings were banned during the first national lockdown on the 23rd of March, and figures show this affected 73,600 weddings and civil partnership ceremonies. Weddings and civil partnership ceremonies are banned once again in England until the 2nd of December at least. The restrictions are different for…
Can car passengers make personal injury claims?
Sometimes being a passenger can be just as dangerous as being the driver. Even with advances in car safety like better seatbelts, airbags side impact protection and crumple zones, there are still many passengers being seriously injured or killed in car accidents. If you were a passenger in a car, taxi, motorbike or public transport…
Moving to a new house during a pandemic
We know that moving into a new house is one of the most stressful experiences people can go through, and especially nowadays with a pandemic outbreak. However, the housing market continues to boom and with the right advice your moving process can be quick and stress-free. Many homeowners and buyers are thinking of moving in…
How can I end my civil partnership? The basics
Unfortunately, relationships don’t always work out and dissolving your civil partnership can be the best choice for you and your family. In the UK, couples can end their civil partnership by asking the court for a dissolution order, but only if their civil partnership lasted for at least one year. A dissolution order is a court…
What are my rights if I am made redundant?
The coronavirus crisis has affected many businesses and job losses have unfortunately increased. We understand how difficult and confusing these times are for employees and employers and are on hand to help. If you were recently made redundant or are worried that you might be, here is some important information on your redundancy rights: What…