A Will may be written and not updated some time before death or the Testator. It is not unheard of for the named Executor or Executors to die or be unable to execute the Will, and this can become a complicated situation. That is why...
In recent years in the UK, there has been a great deal of work in UK employment law to safeguard disabled workers’ rights. These rights extend not only to employees but also to potential employees during the application process. The main bulk of legislation that provides...
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. However,...
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. They may be health-related, such as a diagnosis of dementia....
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. There is a whole lot of other expenditures that will be incurred too, which...
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. Your spouse has...
Dealing with a divorce is not easy. Ending a marriage is an emotional and sometimes, overwhelming experience that may be hard to adjust to. However, it is more severe for many people who are on Spouse Visa and are dependent on their ex-partner for settlement...
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. Why do we have Employment Law? Employment Law serves as a regulator between an employee and a business. In complying with...
What is Money Laundering? 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. Illegal or “dirty” money is...
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. The Home Office has refused lots of people their visa application, but the good news is that...
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 without any recognised qualifications as that is not...
The first thing to understand is what an oath is. When it comes to swearing an oath relating to a document, you are using the law to guarantee that what is contained within the document is the truth as far as you are aware. Examples...
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, authorised bodies, managers of authorised bodies and those who are employees of solicitors...
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. A divorce legally ends a marriage, and...
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...
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...
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...
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 with regards to the supervision of their children. However, is it acceptable for a child to...
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 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. What is the Deprivation of Liberty...
