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Categories of Inheritance Claimants in England & Wales
The law enables inheritance claims to be made in England and Wales by people connected to the deceased who did not receive "reasonable financial provision" from the estate of the deceased via a will or intestacy. These laws only apply if the deceased...
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Contact With Your Child
Contact with your child, if it is proving difficult and you are not living with the mother or father, is governed by the Children Act 1989 which reiterates that the child’s welfare is the most important consideration. The act refers to parental responsibility...
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Understanding The Divorce Process
How complicated is it to get a divorce and what is the procedure that you need to go through? The Divorce Petition The divorce petition is routinely written by one spouse and served on the other. It contains important information regarding the marriage...
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An overview of The Legal Profession
Solicitors Solicitors are the lower of the two tiers of the legal profession, and do most of their work in the magistrate's court and county courts, although solicitors are increasingly being given audience rights in the higher courts. Solicitors do not...
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Legal Expenses Insurance Explained
The type of insurance that is relevant here is what is known as ‘Legal Expenses Insurance’ (LEI). There are commonly 2 main types of policy the only main difference is when they are purchased. The sole purpose of LEI is to cover an unsuccessful litigant...
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A Guide To Birth Injury Claims
Childbirth is dangerous for both mother and baby and, unfortunately, birth injuries can occur during labour that has long-term consequences. If you have suffered from a birth injury due to medical negligence and want to make a compensation claim, then...
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Understanding Disabled Beneficiaries Trust
Parents of disabled children require special estate planning. If you leave assets directly to your disabled child, either in a will or through the intestacy statutes if you died without a will, your child’s inheritance could give rise to 2 distinct possibilities:...
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Intestacy: Death Without A Will
Intestacy – or who inherits if there is no will! Intestacy laws dictate that if you died without a valid will, the government would take your family wealth including but not limited to your family home, cash and business – the fruit of your blood; sweat;...
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When an Employee can Sue for a Workers Compensation Injury
Most states, through statute, limit a worker's remedy for a work-related injury to a workers compensation claim against the employer. About the only exception is when the employer actually intends to cause harm to the worker otherwise the employee's sole...
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Skateboard Injuries: Causes & Prevention
Skateboard injuries are on the rise. For those who live around the city, we've all seen skateboarders zip around us, seemingly coming out of nowhere, and vanishing just the same. Some ride their skateboards with the utmost of caution, others with reckless...
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Changes To Collective Redundancies
With the new financial year having started earlier this year some important new changes to employment law have also come into effect. Reduction in consultation period to 45 days when 100 or more redundancies One change relates to the consultation time...
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Family Courts: An Overview
The law relating to children is governed by the Children Act 1989 and the welfare of the child is the guiding principle. Decisions which are taken in these courts are only done with the child’s best interests in mind and the court will only make an order...
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Understanding Family Law Court Proceedings
The family courts deal with a range of different matters relating to children, divorce and some aspects of domestic violence. Adoption An adoption order, if granted by the court, removes the natural parents or guardian of their rights, duties and obligations...
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A Guide To National Minimum Wage Laws
The news that the government wants to get tough with those companies who do not pay the national minimum wage (NMW) enables us to look at what action can be taken by employees who suspect they are not being paid correctly. The government says it will...
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Returning To Work After Maternity Leave
New mothers returning to work after time out to care for their new child do have employment rights and responsibilities and they should be aware of them to make sure their employer is acting in the right way. Statutory maternity leave lasts for a maximum...
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Flexible Working Can Be A Win-Win Situation For Both Employers And Employees
From 6th April 2009, the Government extends the right to request flexible working in Great Britain to a new category of employees those with children aged 16 and under. Previously, only those with children aged up to 6 (or up to 18 if the child is disabled),...
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Are small businesses unaware of the importance of IP?
Small to medium business enterprises have been the core of capitalism for many decades. Not only they provide a huge boost to the economy by being responsible for over 50% of workplaces in the private sector, but also with the growth of young and dynamic...
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Street Trading Licences – the legal position
Applying for a Street Trading Licence In order to sell goods or services on the street, you need to obtain a licence from the local council. This could be from a mobile van selling food such as fish and chips or ice cream to stationary stalls selling...
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Advice on Helping the Police
What if They Want Me To 'Come Down To The Station'? Sometimes, if you are a witness to an incident, or are connected with a suspect, the police may require you to help them with their inquiries. You may be asked to accompany them to the station, where...
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Understanding Court Structure
The Main Courts The court system in the United Kingdom has evolved so that different areas of law are administered in separate courts. The two branches of the legal system: Civil and Criminal, even have a separate court hierarchy each of their own. Criminal...
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Solicitor -v- Barrister: Which path is for you?
If you have reached a crossroads in your career journey, where you are still yet to decide whether you would like to be a barrister or solicitor, we would urge you to get some work experience at a law firm (known as a vacation placement), and chambers...
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Possible complications that may arise in a claim against motorcycle accident
It is widely considered that like most of the developed nations, roads in the UK are quite safe. While this is only partially true, on the other hand, efforts of the UK administration cannot be denied in making the roads safe, compared to the earlier...
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Benefits Of Car Accident Payouts
With the ever-increasing traffics on the road, accidents have always been a common phenomenon. Hence, with the rising numbers of road accidents, there has been a stark increase in the numbers of car accident claims. You must have been well acquainted...
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Sky Rocketing Accidents at Work Place doubt in the UK Job Sector
When you encounter an accident, it is very painful and devastating. It doesn’t really matter how minor it is. It is always such a hustle trying to recuperate. However, if you experience an accident at work that isn’t your fault, there is nothing more...
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Inheritance Claims: The Basics
In England, thousands of people die every year without leaving a sufficient inheritance to those they are closest to. Some cut their loved ones out of their will altogether. Under English law, if proper provision has not been made for you in an estate,...
