If you are purchasing a property jointly, it is important that you consider how you wish to legally hold the property. Properties are held either as beneficial joint tenants or as tenants in common, and each of the above forms of ownership is crucial. What are Beneficial Joint Tenants? If you have decided to …
The family home is often the most valuable asset within the marriage. In a Divorce, many legal and emotive attributes contribute toward the property split. This element includes the financial needs and the involvement of children. In divorce proceedings, all assets would be divided out between the divorcee, including the matrimonial home even if it …
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Section 45(1) of the Mental Capacity Act 2005 established the current court of protection. Section 15 to 23 gave the court of protection jurisdiction over personal welfare of Protected Party (P) , personal finance and property finance and healthcare of anyone who lacks the capacity to make specific decision. The purpose of the court is …
A panel gathering consisting of supreme court judges have now rejected a tenant’s application on the basis that the application does not raise a point of general public importance. In June 2020 the court of appeal ruled in the case of Trecarrell House Limited v Rouncefield in a 2-to-1 majority decision that a late service …
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Discretionary Housing Payment At our firm, we deal with many cases in which our client is dealing with being evicted from their property, mostly due to being in rent arrears. Many factors such as the benefit cap, the bedroom tax or local housing allowance may contribute to a person being in rent arrears, but in …
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Blockchain and football In today’s world, one could say that football has a huge global fan base as such, the potential applications of blockchain technology into the most popular sport on the planet are numerous to mention, this can range from using blockchain and cryptocurrency for faster and safer financial transaction and even ensuring compliance with …
Technology now impacts daily life, its impact can be felt on businesses across the globe, healthcare sector, education and the media. What about the legal profession ? Well, from courtrooms to all types of law firms, technology is changing the landscape. According to a study conducted by Mckinsey Global Institute it found that 23% of …
One of the most important tools for the claimant is the ‘Default Judgement’. However, consideration must be given due to consideration that it can be set aside. A defendant has 14 days to file an acknowledgement of service or file defence from the date of service of particulars of claim. In the absence of filing, …
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As a leading law firm that serves the community, we fill a vital role. But it is not just about providing the legal service, but also about a long-term relationship with the client and team members while leaning into the challenges brought about by covid 19 to discover growth, expansion, and success. LONG TERM RELATIONSHIP …
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A Judge will certainly read the small print and this will happen when terms and conditions is needed to settle matters. Our clients typically ask the following questions: I did not read it and therefore should not be bound by it – It does not matter, you may …
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