Junior Accounts Assistant/Accounts Assistant
DMA Law is looking to recruit a full-time junior accounts assistant/accounts assistant. Job Title: Junior Accounts Assistant/Accounts AssistantLocation: SunderlandSalary: Depending on experienceOffice Hours: Monday to Friday – 35 hours per weekBasis: PermanentStart Date: As soon as possible The ideal candidate will: Responsibilities will include: For an informal discussion on the role please contact Lyn Rowe,…
Is copying images from the Internet illegal?
The short answer is ‘Yes, it’s illegal,’ even for private use. The UK Law is very clear when it comes to the illegality of copying songs, films or images from the internet. Copying images from the internet without permission is illegal under Britain’s copyright laws. Although this seems to be a known fact, we still…
Why should new, young parents make a will?
Welcoming a new child into the family is one of life’s greatest moments and becoming a new parent brings many new responsibilities: including the importance of making a will. Making a will might be the last thing you want to think about, but it’s now part of your responsibilities as a parent. If you die…
Will the new ‘stealth tax’ probate fee affect you?
As you might have already heard, new probate fees have been approved by the Government and will come into force in April 2019. The controversial increase was classified as a “fee” rather than a tax, which meant the legislation could be passed by a statutory instrument which receives less Parliamentary scrutiny than a bill. However,…
Find out more about Marc Hewitt
This month we are going to find out a bit more about Marc Hewitt. Mark joined the DMA Law team in 2013 as a paralegal, working in the personal injury
Find out a bit more about Janice
This month we are introducing Janice Short from our Peterlee office. Janice is a Chartered Legal Executive and joined DMA Law in 2008 to work in the Family Department, dealing
How to get a divorce in England: the basic steps
Sometimes things just don’t work out and divorce really might be the best thing for your family and personal health. Getting a divorce in England isn’t as complicated as you think, but it’s a process that needs to be carefully completed, step-by-step, and we recommend you do this with the assistance of a solicitor that…
Find out a bit more about Helen
This month get to know a bit more about Helen Appleby. Helen is a solicitor and joined the DMA Law firm working from our Consett office in June 2017.
Conveyancing: the process of purchasing explained
When you’re purchasing a residential property, it can be a very varied process. Circumstances can arise which make the process very different to a ‘typical’ purchase. However, we think it would be helpful to provide you with an outline of a typical process of purchasing as a guide. Remember, if your property purchase strays from…
Who can and cannot inherit if there is no will – the rules of intestacy
We understand the difficulties you face following the loss of a loved one, and we know that dealing with a legal process isn’t what you would like to deal with at a time like this. Here at DMA Law, we want to help you and give you the professional advice, with all of the empathy…