All our legal advice articles
All our legal advice articles
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 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 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
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.
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.
How long does a Decree Nisi take after application?
Published on 29/11/2024, by Qredible - Reading time: 5 mins
On average, expect 8-10 weeks from application to receiving your Decree Nisi, plus a mandatory 6-week waiting period before applying for Decree Absolute. Fast-track options aren't available as these timeframes are legally required under the UK family law.
What is a McKenzie friend?
Published on 28/11/2024, by Qredible - Reading time: 6 mins
A McKenzie friend is someone who assists a person representing themselves in court. The term originated from the landmark case McKenzie v McKenzie (1970), which paved the way for litigants to receive support without hiring a solicitor.
What is worse between ABH and GBH?
Published on 26/11/2024, by Qredible - Reading time: 6 mins
ABH (actual bodily harm) and GBH (grievous bodily harm) are offences under the Offences Against the Person Act 18611. Both are preceded by the term 'Assault occasioning…' with the ABH or GBH determined by the level of injury sustained.
How to get legal aid in the UK?
Published on 21/11/2024, by Qredible - Reading time: 5 mins
The legal aid UK system ensures everyone has access to professional legal representation, regardless of their financial situation. In 2023/24, over £1.7 billion in legal aid funding helped thousands of people resolve both criminal and civil legal matters successfully.
How to respond to a Subject Access Request?
Published on 20/11/2024, by Qredible - Reading time: 5 mins
Incomplete data searches. Organizations often focus on obvious digital records while overlooking less traditional sources like CCTV footage, messaging apps, or archived files, leading to non-compliance and potential legal consequences.
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