Speak to a Solicitor SHARE Written by Rebecca Anderson To most of us, pensions are somewhat of a mystery. We see the contribution in our payslips disappear into a mysterious pot and seldom give it a second thought. However, should your spouse or civil partner die before you, here is what happens to their pension. …
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Speak to a Solicitor SHARE Written by Rebecca Anderson Choosing the right type of mortgage is important. Picking one that doesn’t suit your income and expenditure can cost you lots of money in the long run and could even pose barriers to you moving house in the future. Here is a rundown of the most …
Speak to a Solicitor SHARE Written by Rebecca Anderson As the government continues to ease restrictions, holidaying abroad has become a possibility once again. However, the traffic light system can change in the blink of an eye and trigger a 10-day quarantine for anyone returning from amber list countries. In light of this, many employers …
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Speak to a Solicitor SHARE Written by Lauren Hymos Whilst the end of the pandemic seems to be on the horizon, returning to the workplace is beginning again. The attitude to the workplace has shifted since Covid-19 began, with people wanting a more hybrid work balance and those who are eager for routine and the …
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Speak to a Solicitor SHARE Written by Rebecca Anderson Sharing custody of children after a divorce can be a challenging process to navigate at a very turbulent time in your life. If your relationship has ended, you’ll need to sort out with your ex-partner where your children will live and how much time they’ll spend …
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Speak to a Solicitor SHARE Written by Rebecca Anderson Medical negligence occurs when a healthcare professional falls below the standard of care expected of them in providing care to their patient. If a claim is successful, then the defendant may be ordered to pay compensation, known as “damages” to the claimant. The overriding objective of …
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Speak to a Solicitor SHARE Written by Rebecca Anderson There are approximately 2.4 million separated families in the UK. When it comes to taking a child away on holiday when you are separated from the other parent, the answer will depend on who has parental responsibility for the child and whether there are any court …
Speak to a Solicitor SHARE Written by Rebecca Anderson Medical negligence or clinical negligence occurs when a healthcare professional fails to meet their duty of care when providing treatment to a patient and that patient suffers harm. It is a civil claim and falls under the tort of negligence. It is a complex and heavily …
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Speak to a Solicitor SHARE Written by Lauren Hymos Trying to get on the property ladder is daunting, regardless of whether this process was taking place within the pandemic. The stamp duty holiday was introduced by Chancellor Rishi Sunak in July 2020 as a way to alleviate finances from buyers that were affected from Covid-19. …
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Speak to a Solicitor SHARE Written by Rebecca Anderson As the world returns to its pre-pandemic state, more of us are transitioning from working from home to working from the office, meaning the morning commute has made a comeback. If cycling is your chosen method of travel, due to convenience or health benefits, here are …
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