Tips for saving money during the coronavirus lockdown
If you have been affected financially by coronavirus and you are worried about your finances during the lockdown, here are some money-saving tips to help you: Claim benefits The coronavirus outbreak left many people unable to work, but the government is trying to help all those affected with benefits available for most situations. Benefits can…
What are my employment rights during the pandemic?
With the UK under lockdown, many workers have lost their jobs, are working from home or have been furloughed. We are receiving a lot of enquiries from our clients relating to their employment rights. If your employment has been affected by the COVID-19 pandemic and you are feeling confused, here is some useful information: Can…
How to make or amend a will during a pandemic
The COVID-19 pandemic has changed our lifestyles, the way we work and communicate and even the way we think about our future. We have noticed a growing number of customers enquiring about wills, which is completely understandable in the current situation. Many of our clients have contacted us asking if it’s possible to change their…
Child arrangements during a pandemic
On March 23rd every person in the UK was asked to help fight COVID-19 and stay at home in order to support the NHS and save lives. The government’s unprecedented measures have created uncertainty for separated families and many of our clients have been worried that they may be breaking the court orders if they and…
Making a will as a single mother
If you are a single mother, then making a will might be the last thing you want to think about, but making a will is one of the most important things you need to consider when planning your children’s future. The children of single parents who don’t have a will could become the responsibility of…
Tenants will soon be able to take court action for unfit habitation
As of 20th March 2020, tenants – both private and social – will be able to sue their landlord if their property is unsafe. The Fitness for Human Habitation Act will be extended to apply to existing statutory periodic tenancies in England. The act was introduced in March 2019 and the new legislation will amend the…
Parental responsibility: the basics
Parenthood comes with a range of parental rights and responsibilities: all parents have the responsibility to protect and care for their children. Some responsibilities might seem obvious, such as providing for your child’s education, naming your child and making sure your child is financially supported. But parental responsibility is backed up by law, and there…
Love and the Law: the unbreakable bond
We know that the law, and all things legal, are not very romantic topics, but most relationships will encounter the law at some point, and most will be underpinned by it. Whether you are just getting together, moving in with your partner, getting married or, sadly, divorcing or dying, our love lives are forever linked…
No-fault divorce was introduced to the House of Lords
2020 is going to be a big year for divorce laws as neither side of divorcing couple will need to accept blame for the breakdown of their marriage. This law is one of the biggest changes of divorce law in the last 50 years and it aims to reduce the impact of unnecessary family conflict….
Employment Law changes come into effect in 2020
There are many new changes to employment laws set to come into place in 2020 that could affect a lot of businesses. Some of the upcoming changes have been described on the Good Work Plan that was published on December 18th. We review the most important changes and updates: Parental bereavement leave The Parental Bereavement Leave and Pay…