Can I reclaim care home fees?
Care home fees are a complicated issue, which has led to many people paying care home fees that they were not supposed to. In some cases, families can reclaim those fees, even on behalf of a relative who has passed away. Who pays for care home fees? Typically, if your net assets, including savings, are…
DMA Law Link celebrates 4th birthday
We are so happy to celebrate four years in business for our free-of-charge legal guidance service, the Darlington-based DMA Law Link. If you haven’t heard of DMA Law Link
North East law firm makes charity donation
A North East children’s charity is set to benefit thanks to the fundraising efforts of a generous law firm in the region. Staff from DMA Law, which has offices across the North East, spent the day taking part in a range of fundraising activities to raise money for Together 21. Together 21 supports children and…
Is it illegal to record conversations?
We have all thought about it at some point, whether it’s for proof of what was said during an argument or to just record a meeting or conversation, but is recording conversations actually legal? When it comes to discreetly recording conversations, calls or even filming someone, the law in the UK varies between individuals and…
Someone owes me money – what can I do?
If a person or a company owes you money and won’t pay you back, there are several ways of recovering the money. When someone owes you money the action you
Motorcycle safety: what to wear
April can only mean spring, warmer weather and motorcycle riding time is here. As the weather improves the number of bikers on the road increases – but that also increases the number of accidents. After waiting through what seemed as the longest winter, it’s finally time to get your motorcycle back on the road. However,…
Faulty workmanships – what are my rights:
Building work or home improvements can be expensive and if the work done is defective in any way, then it can also be very complicated and frustrating to deal with
The most bizarre British Laws:
The legal system in Britain is the product of centuries of evolution, with the earliest laws that have not been repealed dating back to the 13th Century. Many laws, although outdated and strange, can be very interesting and entertaining. We thought we would share some of our favourites with you. Some of the laws below have…
Do I need a prenuptial agreement?
Many couples dislike the idea of prenuptial agreements – or ‘prenups’ – because they require the couple to put romantic feelings aside plan for an unpleasant event that nobody is hoping will actually happen. Some worry that even talking about a prenup could undermine the imminent wedding. However, in some cases, they are a very…
What do you do after a car accident?
Nobody wants to think about it, but accidents happen and it’s important to know what to do if you are in one. At DMA Law we deal with countless cases involving people and families who have had their lives disrupted by RTAs. At best, it can be a huge inconvenience, involving the loss of a…