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 […]
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 – […]
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 […]
Family Law Survey: The Challenges of Divorce at Christmas
A family law survey by national law firm Simpson Millar has revealed the complexities facing divorced and separated parents at Christmas time. The research showed that: 42% of newly separated parents cannot remain on speaking terms to make arrangements Dads feel greater need to compete for kids’ affections than mums after divorce or separation 30% […]
Children and Families Act 2014: Potentially Disastrous
Local Authorities face a huge challenge to meet the new demands of the Children and Families Act 2014, which came into force on the 1st September. According to leading education, health and social care lawyer Elaine Maxwell, inadequate funding and a lack of guidance on the new rules, many of which have yet to even […]
Foster & Partners Acquired by Simpson Millar Solicitors
Simpson Millar Solicitors has acquired Foster & Partners (“Fosters”), one of Bristol’s leading family law practices. Combining with Simpson Millar Solicitors existing Bristol operation from 1st July, Simpson Millar Solicitors are seeking to establish itself as the pre-eminent provider of family law services in Bristol and the South West. F Fosters has 9 family lawyers […]
When Is A Marriage Not Legally Binding?
Pop songstress Foxes is reported as being uncertain of her marital status following a drunken ceremony at Glastonbury, in an interview with Metro magazine. She recalls hazy memories of a marriage ceremony in the after-party at Shangri-La, but has no idea where her festival “hubby” could be, revealing that they lost touch. She is reported […]
Legal Aid Cuts Breach Human Rights – Are They Right?
To say that this year’s legal aid cuts and changes to eligibility were contentious is something of an understatement – in June, hundreds of solicitors protested outside the Ministry of Justice condemning cuts and reforms to the system. The aim, the MoJ have said from the outset, is to make multi-million pound savings on a […]
What Does No Win No Fee Mean?
What does no win no fee mean? is a question that is asked a lot. We frequently hear banded about in the UK. It’s formal name is CFA – which means Conditional Fee Agreement. The no win no fee era was set in motion at the end of the means tested, personal injury legal aid, […]
Claiming for Injury – 4 Top Tips
Tip 1: Claiming for injury: act fast. It can be very important to make sure begin your claim as quickly as possible following an accident for a number of reasons. Firstly there are time limits for certain types of accident claims. And you wouldn’t want to miss out on your compensation that you might be […]
Are Law Firms Time Machines?
Yes and No! I want to suggest to you that law firms are time machines in one sense, but not in another. The majority of law firms measure their services using time and build business plans and targets based on time. The minority are time machines in the HG Wells sense of travelling to the […]
Gift Vouchers and Consumer Protection
The selling of gift vouchers by distressed retailers such as Comet, Jessops and HMV, in the run up to going into administration has been the subject of much adverse comment in the media in recent weeks. Consumers always seem to be pulling the short straw. Why is this and can anything be done to protect […]
Personal Injury Advice: Some Things That You Should Know
For the uninitiated, a personal injury can be said to an injury or illness, physical or mental, caused due to negligence of another party.
Hiring a Solicitor – 7 Things You Should Know!
Hiring a Solicitor Solicitors are some of the most highly regulated and monitored group of trained professionals in the UK. In order to stay in practice, they are normally required to register with a relevant governing body. Do not risk dealing with a solicitor who is not a member of any governing body. The Solicitor’s […]
Divorce Tips and Advice
When a couple separate there can be a lot of different concerns and anxieties. The following tips on divorce are a guide to help focus on some obvious but often forgotten points: 1. Communicate Communication is often the key to unlocking problems and finding a solution. Every case is capable of being resolved but the […]