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…
Witnessing wills in the time of coronavirus
An update on our previous blog How to make or amend a will during a pandemic As the law stands, a will must always be made in the presence of at least two witnesses, and as you can imagine that can be a challenge during a pandemic while people are isolating and shielding. In our previous…
We answer your questions about wills (part 2)
Here is part two of the most common questions our solicitors get asked about wills: What does a will really do? In simple words, a will tells your family and friends how your assets and property will be distributed after you die according to your wishes. A will basically tells people two things: who will…
Where can I legally place a sat nav in my car?
Sat navs have become essential for most drivers, whether to use for finding your way around the city or for summer trips exploring the coast. However, there seems to be a lot of confusion amongst drivers about where they should legally be placed in their cars. The windscreen is the usual spot for most drivers…
What you should know about the new Business and Planning Bill
On June 25th, the new Business and Planning Bill was introduced to the House of Commons to make it easier for businesses to use outdoor space for trading without the need for planning permission. The Business and Planning Bill includes temporary measures to help businesses recover and bounce back after the pandemic lockdown. The Bill includes…
Update: No-fault divorce bill backed by MPs
In April 2019, the UK government announced it will introduce legislation to overhaul the divorce system and that a new no-fault divorce law will be brought into force. The Divorce, Separation and Dissolution Bill came to a standstill a few times in 2019 but it eventually passed two readings in the Commons and the committee stage. On…
Stay Alert: UK Road Safety at risk from post-lockdown
Police and councillors are calling for post-lockdown road safety and for all road users to take extra care as roads begin to get busier again. Image from roadsafetygb.org.uk From June 1st many restrictions have been eased, people can travel to their work if they are unable to work from home, some schools have reopened, exercising outdoors can…