All our legal advice articles

All our legal advice articles

Should I use a solicitor recommended by my estate agent?
Should I use a solicitor recommended by my estate agent?

Published on 25/10/2024, by Qredible - Reading time: 4 mins

In the UK, the conveyancing industry is renowned for providing expensive yet often slow services. Finding a conveyancing solicitor that is efficient and reliable as well as giving a personalised service is tricky.

Should I use a solicitor recommended by my estate agent?
The dangers of free or very cheap wills!
The dangers of free or very cheap wills!

Published on 22/10/2024, by Qredible - Reading time: 4 mins

The importance of making a will can never be understated. It is also a fallacy to believe that you do not need to make a will until you are in your senior years. Mainly if you are married and have children, making a will 

The dangers of free or very cheap wills!
How to request child sex offender data (Sarah’s Law)
How to request child sex offender data (Sarah’s Law)

Published on 22/10/2024, by Qredible - Reading time: 4 mins

Sarah's Law introduced a formal mechanism for parents to request information about local sex offenders, significantly increasing community awareness and safety.

How to request child sex offender data (Sarah’s Law)
What is gross misconduct?
What is gross misconduct?

Published on 21/10/2024, by Qredible - Reading time: 5 mins

By documenting their work activities, maintaining professional communication, and immediately seeking legal advice if accused.

What is gross misconduct?
Constructive Dismissal: How to calculate your compensation?
Constructive Dismissal: How to calculate your compensation?

Published on 21/10/2024, by Qredible - Reading time: 5 mins

On average, constructive dismissal cases take 4-6 months if settled, or 12-18 months if they proceed to a tribunal hearing.

Constructive Dismissal: How to calculate your compensation?
Faulty goods under warranty: What are your rights?
Faulty goods under warranty: What are your rights?

Published on 19/10/2024, by Qredible - Reading time: 5 mins

No. Your contract is with the retailer, who remains responsible even if the item is under manufacturer's warranty.

Faulty goods under warranty: What are your rights?
Can a solicitor breach confidentiality?
Can a solicitor breach confidentiality?

Published on 18/10/2024, by Qredible - Reading time: 4 mins

That it's absolute. In reality, there are legal exceptions where solicitors may be required to disclose information, such as preventing serious crimes.

Can a solicitor breach confidentiality?
What happens to inheritance during a divorce?
What happens to inheritance during a divorce?

Published on 16/10/2024, by Qredible - Reading time: 4 mins

Inheritances received after separation are generally less likely to be considered marital property, potentially protecting them from division.

What happens to inheritance during a divorce?
How to complain about a recruitment agency?
How to complain about a recruitment agency?

Published on 15/10/2024, by Qredible - Reading time: 5 mins

Proactivity. Act swiftly, document meticulously, and escalate strategically. Your chances of a favourable outcome diminish with each delay.

How to complain about a recruitment agency?
Is adultery a crime?
Is adultery a crime?

Published on 15/10/2024, by Qredible - Reading time: 2 mins

Could it be argued that committing adultery is likely to cause psychological harm to the adulterer's spouse and therefore should be seen as the committing of a crime?

Is adultery a crime?
Boilerplate Clauses: What are they?
Boilerplate Clauses: What are they?

Published on 11/10/2024, by Qredible - Reading time: 4 mins

The boilerplate provisions of your agreement should never be ignored. When you read through these clauses, the language seems similar. However, the little differences in the use of words will make a considerable difference in interpreting your commercial agreement or acquisition transaction documents.

Boilerplate Clauses: What are they?
How to cope when your parents divorce?
How to cope when your parents divorce?

Published on 09/10/2024, by Qredible - Reading time: 4 mins

No matter your age, the bond you share with your parents is significant, filled with moments of joy, conflict, and shared experiences.

How to cope when your parents divorce?
What is the most common divorce date in the UK
What is the most common divorce date in the UK

Published on 09/10/2024, by Qredible - Reading time: 2 mins

Until now it was presumed that the first Monday after Christmas or New Year’s Day was the day when married couples would decide on a divorce.

What is the most common divorce date in the UK
How does divorce affect a child’s development?
How does divorce affect a child’s development?

Published on 08/10/2024, by Qredible - Reading time: 5 mins

Divorce is technically an event which takes place between two people. However, when kids are involved, the impact of the divorce is far from isolated to the married couple. Instead, the lives of everyone in the family structure can shift drastically.

How does divorce affect a child’s development?
Do you need indemnity insurance when buying a house?
Do you need indemnity insurance when buying a house?

Published on 08/10/2024, by Qredible - Reading time: 6 mins

If you are looking to buy your first home or want to move home, you might have come across the phrase ‘indemnity insurance’. Many people have encountered this term, but quite a few do not understand its meaning or whether they need it

Do you need indemnity insurance when buying a house?
What happens if your debt has been sold to a debt collection agency?
What happens if your debt has been sold to a debt collection agency?

Published on 17/09/2024, by Qredible - Reading time: 4 mins

You have the right to verify and dispute debts, negotiate settlements, and protection from harassment. Options include payment plans, debt validation, or legal counsel. Understanding these empowers you to navigate collections effectively and protect your financial interests.

What happens if your debt has been sold to a debt collection agency?
Restraining Order: How long can it last?
Restraining Order: How long can it last?

Published on 17/09/2024, by Qredible - Reading time: 4 mins

UK courts typically review protective orders annually, but they can be reassessed earlier if circumstances change significantly or if either party requests a review.

Restraining Order: How long can it last?
Types of Employment: Advantages and Disadvantages
Types of Employment: Advantages and Disadvantages

Published on 16/09/2024, by Qredible - Reading time: 5 mins

Labor markets and personal circumstances evolve rapidly. Regular reassessment ensures your employment type continues to serve your changing needs and capitalizes on emerging opportunities in your industry.

Types of Employment: Advantages and Disadvantages
Occupation Orders: 5 Things You Need to Know About!
Occupation Orders: 5 Things You Need to Know About!

Published on 16/09/2024, by Qredible - Reading time: 4 mins

In emergencies, a court can issue an order within hours, providing immediate protection from domestic abuse or the threat of eviction. This swift action can be crucial in safeguarding vulnerable individuals and children.

Occupation Orders: 5 Things You Need to Know About!
Probate fund retention: How long can solicitors hold your inheritance?
Probate fund retention: How long can solicitors hold your inheritance?

Published on 15/09/2024, by Qredible - Reading time: 5 mins

When someone dies, their money and property often go through a legal process called probate. Many people wonder how long lawyers can keep this money after probate ends. This article explains why lawyers might hold onto funds, what rules they follow, and what you can do if you're waiting for your share.

Probate fund retention: How long can solicitors hold your inheritance?

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