Fathers Rights
When going through a separation which involves children, fathers are often unsure of their rights in terms of contact and access to their children. Under UK law, a parent’s rights regarding their children are determined largely by whether or not they have parental responsibility. Although parental responsibility alone does not guarantee a fathers’ right to […]
Housing Rights When Separating
Following a separation or divorce, the biggest asset you are likely to have is your home. Among the stresses of a separation, you will need to address legal position of you and your former partner in relation to the property. It will be important to understand your housing rights and responsibilities if you are going […]
What is Parental Responsibility?
Understanding your rights in relation to parental responsibility is the first step in ensuring you are involved in making important decisions in your child’s upbringing relating to their health, welfare and education. We look at the current law on parental responsibility and how to acquire parental responsibility in circumstances where there is no automatic entitlement. […]
Without Prejudice in Family Law – What Does it Mean?
You may well have heard of the term without prejudice but the meaning of this rule of law isn’t necessarily clear or obvious to those outside of the legal profession. So what exactly does the term ‘without prejudice’ mean in the context of family law? How might you use this rule in a family law […]
What is Common Law Marriage?
Contrary to popular belief, there is no such thing as common law marriage in the UK. Whilst the term is often used colloquially to refer to cohabiting couples, common law marriage is not legally recognised here. Moreover, notwithstanding the prevalence of unmarried couples cohabiting in the UK, the legal rights of those living together differ […]
Sears Tooth Agreement (and Funding Your Divorce!)
8 minute read Last updated: 13th August 2019 Under the current legal framework, the question of how to pay the legal fees for your divorce case can be a source of real anxiety. You may even be questioning whether you can afford representation. A number of legal bodies, courts, solicitors and banks have come up […]
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Licensing Act 2003 Committee Review
The government’s response to the Lord’s’ review of the Licensing Act 2003 could arguably be described as one of “thank you but no thank you”. On the one hand, the government recognized the Lords’ report as making an “important contribution” to the possible future of the act; on the other hand, it rejected many of […]
Dealing with Noise Nuisance
Noise nuisance can be a very irritating and disturbing occurrence, with excessive levels of noise affecting the quality of life for many individuals and families across the UK. There are legislations in place to deal with cases of noise nuisance, considering all types of cases such as music, parties, construction and machinery noise, as well […]
Write Your Own Will? – Don’t Do It!
It may seem very appealing to you to write your own will but there are many options for people across the UK to take, in order to help with the creation of their will, and a good will writing service is certainly one of the best and most popular methods. Paying a sizeable fee may […]
How to Apply for a British Passport
Before you can be eligible to apply for a British passport, you first have to hold British citizenship. British citizenship is generally obtained through the process of ‘naturalisation’. You would need to apply to the Home Office to become a British citizen, providing evidence that you meet the eligiblity criteria. It is important to note […]
What is the British citizenship test?
Individuals aged 18-64 applying to settle in the UK via indefinite leave to remain or British citizenship must first pass the British citizenship test – also known as the ‘Life in the UK test’. The British citizenship test is designed to assess settlement applicants’ proficiency in the English language and knowledge of UK life – […]
How will Brexit impact Intellectual Property Law?
Brexit looks like it is shaping up to be a complicated process. The UK not only has to agree the terms by which it will withdraw from the EU, it also has to shape its future relationship with the EU. One of the many (challenging) aspects of the Brexit process, is reshaping UK laws to […]
Low risk gaming operators exempted from new AML rules
Money laundering is a centuries-old problem and one which has become a major concern in an age which is both global and digital. The nature of the gambling sector is such that it can be an attractive target for criminals, which is why reputable gambling operators have long seen the implementation of anti-money-laundering strategies as […]
Nemo Dat Quod Non Habet
Nemo dat quod non habet, literally means “no one gives what he doesn’t have”. This is a legal rule, sometimes called the nemo dat rule, which states that the purchase of a possession from someone who has no ownership right to it also denies the purchaser any ownership title. It is equivalent to the civil […]
Gambling operators to see new changes to fee structure in 2017
A new fee structure is coming into force for UK-licensed online gambling operators during 2017. The majority of operators will see a discount while a number will see an increase in their fees. The UK Gambling Commission along with the Department for Culture, Media and Sport have been working together on a consultation, with the […]
How Will Employment Law be Affected by Brexit?
The vote to leave the EU in June of this year has left many people concerned about what the future holds for the country, especially when it comes to employment & immigration law. The reason is mainly because many of the employment laws in the UK come from EU law and this could lead to […]
Family Law Litigant in Person: Family Justice Council Releases Guide
Cuts to legal aid provision have led to an increasing number of people appearing as a family law litigant in person, particularly in divorce cases. The Family Justice Council have released a new guide, titled “Sorting Out Finances on Divorce” to help a family law litigant in person navigate the complicated issues involved. The guide […]
Fatal Injury Rate in the UK
The UK consistently has one of the lowest fatal injury rate across the EU according to HSE statistics. Thankfully fatal injuries, classed as a personal injury resulting in the death of an injured person, are rare events In 2012 the standardised fatality rate was 0.58 fatalities per 100,000 workers. This compares favourably with other comparable […]