New Tenancy Deposit Legislation takes effect from Good Friday
On the 6th April 2012 Section 184 of the Localism Act 2011 will be in force. The three significant changes which the legislation brings are:- 1. Alteration of the current
Laws Concerning Cohabitation in the UK
Cohabitation can present difficult legal challenges for couples in the UK. Unlike with married couples, there is no single statute that governs the division of financial interest with respect to
Civil Partnerships: The Governing Law in the UK
Civil partnerships in the UK have all the rights and obligations that arise under marriage, so dissolutions of civil partnerships are comparable to matrimonial divorce obligations. However, there are a
Lease Extensions
A property with a lease of less than 80 years is likely to achieve a lower sale price and has the risk of becoming unmortgageable. However, help is at hand
The benefits of using a legal advisor who specialises in low cost home ownership
You’ve found a home to buy; you’ve been accepted by a Housing Association and met their affordability criteria. The next step is to instruct a solicitor to deal with the
Online trading and your business
Your business may be involved in selling goods or services to consumers via a website (including through an Ebay shop), mail order, telesales, interactive TV or text. If it is,
Pre-nuptial and Post-nuptial Agreements in the UK – What You Need to Know
Pre-nuptial agreements and post-nuptial agreements both attempt to protect the parties of a marriage should the relationship later break down. Such agreements can address property, maintenance and child support or
Child Custody & Care Arrangements in Separation and Divorce
Child custody and physical care arrangements are an important and often contentious issue between parties who have separated or are divorcing. While separation or divorce is a difficult time for
Child Support & Maintenance in the UK
In most cases, the Courts no longer have power to make orders for child support except by agreement. Therefore an application has to be made to the Child Support Agency