"Of course, we all love meeting solicitors (don’t we?!) but none of us actually want to be involved in legal disputes. As a landlord, for example, an unexpected problem can rapidly turn a friendly r..."
"Buying a house can be exciting and complex. And frightening. And invigorating. And stressful. And life-changing. And… The list goes on. "
"At some point in your life, you may well find yourself in a courtroom. You will, of course, be innocent of any crime, perhaps being a member of the jury (a juror). But why is everybody else there? Wha..."
"“We’ve been living together for years. We’re practically married.” Practically, perhaps, but not legally. If you are a so-called ‘common law spouse’, living (or ‘cohabiting’) with – but not married..."
"If you are ever asked: “When is a good time to make a will?”, replying: “Before it’s too late” would be a strong answer. The same principle applies to a lasting power of attorney (LPA). To explain, le..."
"A physical shove in the corridor. An e-mail containing a malicious lie about you. Constant sarcastic comments undermining you and your good work in front of your colleagues or clients. Repeat..."
"Let’s be honest, many of us take our impressions of life from television and films we watch or novels we read. But we know those fictional worlds are just that – fictional. Apart from legal profession..."
"When a marriage sadly fails, divorce is commonly the result. The marriage is dissolved following a petition for divorce and the granting of a decree absolute, the final legal order officially ending t..."