All our legal advice articles

How to get free legal advice?

Published on 04/12/2020, by Qredible - Reading time: 2 mins

When you need help either understanding the law or obtaining legal assistance, there is often one hurdle in the way. The costs involved. Not everyone is in a financial position where they can afford to pay for the services or advice from a solicitor.

How are Lasting Power of Attorney and Protection Deputy Order different?

Published on 28/11/2020, by Qredible - Reading time: 3 mins

There may come the point in life where you find yourself in a compromised position – one which may require someone else to make life-changing decisions on your behalf. The reasons for this are broad.

How much does a solicitor cost when buying a house?

Published on 21/11/2020, by Qredible - Reading time: 2 mins

It is essential to count your cost before buying a house. When purchasing a house, it is not just the cost of the property alone that should be taken into consideration.

Divorce on the Grounds of Unreasonable Behaviour!

Published on 29/09/2020, by Qredible - Reading time: 4 mins

The law surrounding the ability to divorce your spouse is clear cut. There are five legal reasons why you are allowed to divorce your spouse, one of which must be met. Divorcing your spouse simply because you want to is insufficient grounds.

Why do we have Employment Law UK?

Published on 29/09/2020, by Qredible - Reading time: 5 mins

Employment Law is a wide-ranging term covering all parts of employment. It includes everything from recruitment practices, contracts, discrimination, as well as unfair dismissal.

Anti-Money Laundering (AML) Guidance

Published on 29/09/2020, by Qredible - Reading time: 4 mins

To hide their illegally obtained money, criminals and criminal organisations take part in a practice known as money laundering. This process can involve many stages and vary in complexity, but the process is always essentially the same.

How to appeal an immigration decision?

Published on 28/09/2020, by Qredible - Reading time: 4 mins

Applying for immigration can be extremely frustrating and worrying, especially when you do not have adequate knowledge of the UK immigration appeals procedure and the Judicial Review process.

Can you become a Solicitor without a law degree?

Published on 28/09/2020, by Qredible - Reading time: 2 mins

You do not have to have a law degree before becoming a qualified solicitor. You do not need to have any degree before becoming a solicitor. However, that does not mean that you can become a solicitor...

What is the Solicitors Disciplinary Tribunal (SDT)?

Published on 28/09/2020, by Qredible - Reading time: 5 mins

Established under section 46 of the Solicitors Act of 1974, the Solicitors Disciplinary Tribunal SDT, was introduced to adjudicate upon allegations of professional misconduct by solicitors, registered European lawyers, registered foreign lawyers

Tier 4 Visa: 10 Steps to apply for a student visa

Published on 23/09/2020, by Qredible - Reading time: 8 mins

If you have ever thought of studying in the United Kingdom, then you must apply for a student visa. Getting your student visa (Tier 4) can be overwhelming, especially if you do not know the UK visa requirements and important application dates. You can only apply for this visa if you are a full-time university student pursuing a UK degree

Second Agreement: Practical & Legal Considerations

Published on 23/09/2020, by Qredible - Reading time: 7 mins

There are many different reasons why a secondment might be a good idea. For example, it is an opportunity for an employee to develop new skills in another department or company. In turn, this can yield a range of benefits to the company or department upon the seconded employee's return to their original role.

Conveyancing: Why solicitors take so long?

Published on 23/09/2020, by Qredible - Reading time: 6 mins

Once you have had an offer accepted on the house you want to buy, you want to get on and move. Moreover, it would be so quick and easy if it was not for the solicitors dragging their heels, wouldn’t it? The wait can be frustrating with the threat that somebody along the chain might pull out, causing the whole thing to collapse, but the alternative could be much worse.

What rights does a father have to see his child?

Published on 22/09/2020, by Qredible - Reading time: 7 mins

It is an inconvertible truth that divorce has its adverse effects, always favouring a party over the other. Most often than not, the star always smiles at the wife as regards the supervision of their children. However, is it acceptable for a child to suffer by losing a relationship with one parent?

Human Trafficking: Prosecution of criminals

Published on 22/09/2020, by Qredible - Reading time: 4 mins

People trafficking is not a new phenomenon. It is now a form of modern-day slavery. Those criminals perpetrating people trafficking do so for one principal reason. To force those who are trafficked to commit crimes, whether it is through the offer of sexual services, through the provision of manual labour where the principal employer pays ’ gangmasters’

Deprivation of Liberty Safeguards (SOLS)

Published on 22/09/2020, by Qredible - Reading time: 2 mins

The right to liberty cannot be overlooked as it is one of our fundamental human rights. Liberty is the ability to be free to do what you want to do or settle anywhere you will love to live in. Deprivation of Liberty Safeguard refers to stripping one away of his freedom. Someone is denied liberty if the person is under continuous custody, control, and restricted to leave.

How to make a will?

Published on 21/09/2020, by Qredible - Reading time: 3 mins

Life is unpredictable. You never know what will happen when or how your circumstances might change. As such, any adult should have an up-to-date will at all times. A will is a legal document stating where your assets should be allotted if you are ever to pass away. These assets include things like money, property, possessions, and investments.

Help with paying legal costs!

Published on 21/09/2020, by Qredible - Reading time: 4 mins

Over the years, the existence of justice and the standard judicial system has increased the nation's state and make the lives of the oppressed better, hence making the world a better place. Everyone deserves a fair justice system; however, justice is not cheap to some individuals because they cannot afford to pay for it. To this end, legal aid was introduced.

Anti-Money Laundering: Small Firms and Risk Assessments

Published on 18/09/2020, by Qredible - Reading time: 4 mins

Money laundering is a term used to describe how criminals disguise and integrate illegal financial movements into legitimate economic systems. It can pose problems in both the short and long-term and has the potential to disrupt the integrity of entire financial institutions.

Family Visas: 7 Years Child Residency Immigration Rule

Published on 18/09/2020, by Qredible - Reading time: 4 mins

It is an inconvertible truth that the first seven years of a child's life are significant to their growth, advancement, and happiness. After all, these seven years make and reflect a decent sum of their experiences and memories. For a youngster who was given birth to and bred in the United Kingdom for those seven years

Human Rights under the Equality Act 2010

Published on 18/09/2020, by Qredible - Reading time: 3 mins

The Equality Act 2010 is an anti-discrimination and human rights bill that was put into effect on 1 October 2010. It protects everyone in the United Kingdom against harassment, discrimination, and victimisation. Compositely, it strengthens and streamlines roughly 40 years of equalities legislation.