We all know that sometimes family life can be difficult and more often than not many people need to seek legal advice from a professional family law solicitor. A family law solicitor will be able to give you the best advice and see how your case relates to a variety of laws and rules which [...]
As an employee that legally works for an employer, the law states that you must have a valid contract of employment. Even though an employment contract is required by law, it does not necessarily need to be given to both parties in writing, but it will still remain a valid contract. Contracts of employment are [...]
If you are a defendant, you can make an application to set aside judgement if you were not aware of the claims being made against them until after judgement. Once you have found out the claim has been made against you, you need to make an application for an order setting aside judgement. You can [...]
Personal injury is one of the most advertised aspects of law in the UK. Turn on the TV and you will be faced with a barrage of legal firms offering to win compensation on your behalf for a personal injury you have suffered. You can claim for a personal injury when an accident has caused [...]
Every employer has the legal requirement to ensure that employees are protected from injuries in the workplace. In order to meet this responsibility, employers are required to provide a safe place of work, safe working practices, adequate and appropriate equipment, and to ensure that staff are trained to do their job without endangering themselves or [...]
Renting a property involves entering into a legal contract with another person, which usually lasts for a fixed amount of time. There are a number to end this contract once that time is up. Ending a Tenancy In Accordance With A Written Tenancy Agreement A tenancy can be ended at any time if both the [...]
Horses are worth a lot of money to those involved in equestrian sports, if one falls ill they will incur considerable expenses in protecting the animal. When paying a veterinary surgeon, a horse’s owner will expect everything possible to be done to return the horse to health. However, things occasionally go wrong, requiring horse owners [...]
Do I need to get a lawyer? If you have a potential dispute with an employer for any reason ‘how do I find an employment solicitor’ is one of the first questions you are likely to consider. The Employment Tribunal system was originally designed to make employment related claims cheaper and easier to deal with. [...]
Discrimination against people in the course of business, or in providing services is outlawed in Britain by the Equality Act 2010. This act includes the provision of accommodation, either to a tenant under a lease, or to a lodger under a licence of occupation. The law distinguishes between direct and indirect discrimination: Direct Discrimination Section [...]
Anyone who has drafted a Will must be said to have sufficient testamentary capacity at the time of the drafting process to make the decisions involved. Testamentary capacity describes the person’s legal and mental ability to make their own decisions. It is also establishing whether the testator is of sound mind and memory or deposing [...]
