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All our legal advice articles

What is an annulment of marriage?
What is an annulment of marriage?

Published on 24/12/2024, by Qredible - Reading time: 9 mins

Separation between couples has been on the increase over the years. Unlike before, it has become somewhat easier to bring a marriage to an end now. A marriage can be legally ended in two ways. These methods are annulment and divorce.

What is an annulment of marriage?
What benefit can I claim when pregnant in the uk?
What benefit can I claim when pregnant in the uk?

Published on 20/12/2024, by Qredible - Reading time: 6 mins

Employed mothers receive at least £172.48 weekly for 39 weeks, while unemployed mothers may qualify for maternity allowance at the same rate.

What benefit can I claim when pregnant in the uk?
Pregnant women’s rights at work
Pregnant women’s rights at work

Published on 19/12/2024, by Qredible - Reading time: 6 mins

Your legal protections start immediately after informing your employer of your pregnancy. There's no minimum employment period required to claim these rights.

Pregnant women’s rights at work
Do you legally have to attend Jury Service?
Do you legally have to attend Jury Service?

Published on 19/12/2024, by Qredible - Reading time: 7 mins

The history of the jury system under the law of the land for England and Wales makes fascinating reading. As far back as the 12th century, the ‘jury system’ appeared, but it was a far cry from the jury system that exists today.

Do you legally have to attend Jury Service?
What is a sitting tenant?
What is a sitting tenant?

Published on 18/12/2024, by Qredible - Reading time: 6 mins

No. Your ability to evict a sitting tenant depends heavily on when their tenancy began. Pre-1989 tenants have strong legal protections, while modern tenancies require specific legal procedures and notice periods. This significantly impacts property transactions and values.

What is a sitting tenant?
How best to deal with noisy neighbours?
How best to deal with noisy neighbours?

Published on 18/12/2024, by Qredible - Reading time: 7 mins

For most of you, simply reading the title of this article may well send shivers down your spine. How many of us, at one time or another, have had to put up with excessive noise from their neighbours? For those who are lucky, it can perhaps just be an occasional problem, such as a party being thrown every couple of months where everyone...

How best to deal with noisy neighbours?
What is the Inheritance Tax threshold UK?
What is the Inheritance Tax threshold UK?

Published on 13/12/2024, by Qredible - Reading time: 6 mins

Most UK homeowners can pass on an extra £175,000 tax-free when leaving their main residence to children or grandchildren – potentially saving £70,000 in tax. For married couples, this saving doubles to £140,000.

What is the Inheritance Tax threshold UK?
How much does power of attorney cost in the UK?
How much does power of attorney cost in the UK?

Published on 13/12/2024, by Qredible - Reading time: 4 mins

Expect to spend between £82 and £800 in total. The minimum cost is £82 for basic registration, but most people spend between £300-£500 when including legal advice and additional services.

How much does power of attorney cost in the UK?
What forms do I use to make a Lasting Power of Attorney (LPA)?
What forms do I use to make a Lasting Power of Attorney (LPA)?

Published on 11/12/2024, by Qredible - Reading time: 6 mins

Complete your LPA forms while in good health - 1 in 3 people lose mental capacity without warning, and you cannot set up an LPA after losing capacity.

What forms do I use to make a Lasting Power of Attorney (LPA)?
What is a redundancy insurance?
What is a redundancy insurance?

Published on 11/12/2024, by Qredible - Reading time: 5 mins

Redundancy insurance is worth considering if you have significant financial commitments (like a mortgage), limited savings, or work in an unstable industry. With costs typically ranging from £3-£5 per £100 of monthly benefit, it can provide valuable protection covering up to 65% of your salary for 12-24 months.

What is a redundancy insurance?
How much does it cost to make a will?
How much does it cost to make a will?

Published on 10/12/2024, by Qredible - Reading time: 6 mins

While costs vary from £10 for DIY kits to £500+ for specialist wills, investing in professional legal help typically saves your estate thousands in potential future legal fees and family disputes.

How much does it cost to make a will?
What is an Enduring Power of Attorney (EPA)?
What is an Enduring Power of Attorney (EPA)?

Published on 10/12/2024, by Qredible - Reading time: 7 mins

Yes, if your EPA was created before October 1st, 2007, it remains legally valid and usable. However, you cannot create a new EPA today. Consider supplementing your existing EPA with an LPA for broader protection.

What is an Enduring Power of Attorney (EPA)?
Wrongful Dismissal – Your Employment Rights!
Wrongful Dismissal – Your Employment Rights!

Published on 09/12/2024, by Qredible - Reading time: 5 mins

Yes. If your employer broke your contract when dismissing you, even small breaches could entitle you to thousands in compensation, regardless of how long you've worked there.

Wrongful Dismissal – Your Employment Rights!
What to do if you have been wrongfully convicted?
What to do if you have been wrongfully convicted?

Published on 09/12/2024, by Qredible - Reading time: 5 mins

Act quickly to file an appeal within the 28-day deadline, as delays can severely limit your chances of overturning the conviction.

What to do if you have been wrongfully convicted?
Wills & Probate: What happens if an executor dies?
Wills & Probate: What happens if an executor dies?

Published on 04/12/2024, by Qredible - Reading time: 6 mins

If an executor dies, the will remains valid, and alternate arrangements, such as appointing a backup executor or following legal probate rules, ensure the estate is managed properly.

Wills & Probate: What happens if an executor dies?
What should you do if you are victim of bullying at work?
What should you do if you are victim of bullying at work?

Published on 04/12/2024, by Qredible - Reading time: 5 mins

Document the incidents, report them promptly, and seek legal or professional support if informal resolution fails.

What should you do if you are victim of bullying at work?
What is the difference between a freehold and a leasehold?
What is the difference between a freehold and a leasehold?

Published on 03/12/2024, by Qredible - Reading time: 5 mins

The terms freehold, leasehold and commonhold are used to describe the legal tenure, or basis of ownership of a property, whether it is a building or a piece of land. If you go house hunting, you may notice that for one property you have the opportunity

What is the difference between a freehold and a leasehold?
How to renew a driving licence?
How to renew a driving licence?

Published on 02/12/2024, by Qredible - Reading time: 5 mins

It is a simple chore we need to do once every ten years, so it is an easy process to forget about! However, renewing your driving licence is an essential legal responsibility. Not to mention that you can face a fine of £1,000 for driving with an expired licence.

How to renew a driving licence?
What is the difference between decree nisi and decree absolute?
What is the difference between decree nisi and decree absolute?

Published on 02/12/2024, by Qredible - Reading time: 6 mins

Divorce proceedings are comprised of many complicated applications and steps. In the United Kingdom, the decree nisi and the decree absolute comprise two of the most critical steps in successfully ending a marriage.

What is the difference between decree nisi and decree absolute?
What does a decree NISI look like?
What does a decree NISI look like?

Published on 29/11/2024, by Qredible - Reading time: 6 mins

On average, it takes 6-8 weeks for the court to process a complete Decree Nisi application, though this can vary depending on the court's workload and whether all documentation is correctly submitted.

What does a decree NISI look like?

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