To whom does this apply? Patients who are detained in hospital under the Mental Health Act or subject to a Community Treatment Order (CTO) are entitled from time to time to apply to The Mental Health Tribunal to be discharged. This applies whether or not the patient is being assessed for a short period … Continued

  Going through a divorce can be one of the most difficult and stressful times of someone’s life. We have found in our work that there are a lot of common misconceptions about the divorce process, including whether or not the divorce brings to an end both spouses’ financial claims.   What is a Decree … Continued

In England and Wales properties are mainly split into freehold and leasehold. A freehold property is owned outright and not limited to a set number of years. A leasehold property is subject to a lease and managed by a freeholder or a management company appointed on the freeholder’s behalf. The key features being the length … Continued

  I am told that the local authority want to arrange a legal meeting in relation to my children as part of the Public Law outline and are to send a letter before proceedings. What does this mean? The local authority have legal responsibilities to ensure that children are not at risk of significant harm. … Continued

Are You Entitled to a Refund of Fees? It is not often that a Government department offers a refund of fees but anyone who has been charged more than was necessary to apply to register Lasting Powers of Attorney (LPAs) or Enduring Powers of Attorney (EPAs) in England and Wales between 1st April 2013 and … Continued

What is Mediation? Mediation is one of the processes available to try and help people who are in dispute. This could be about separation, divorce, finances and/or children. People can come to mediation whether they have just separated or been apart for a number of years. In a nutshell, it involves having a third party … Continued

The impact of being involved in an accident can go far beyond the physical and mental injuries sustained, affecting not only the injured party but also those around them. An injured person may not be able to return to work immediately, or at all, causing significant financial worry. It is therefore important to be aware … Continued

Current Divorce System When you apply for a divorce in this country you must prove that your marriage has irretrievably broken down and rely on one of the following five grounds: Adultery Unreasonable behaviour Desertion You have lived apart for more than two years and both agree to the divorce You have lived apart for … Continued

Your property is probably the most valuable asset you will own. You will have read in the papers of many cases of property fraud, which can be very worrying for home owners and investors. Fraudsters can, and do, target properties for fraud, the most common involving the theft of the owner’s identity. The fraudster will … Continued

It is estimated that approximately 60% of UK adults do not have a Will and therefore run the risk of dying intestate. As death is sadly inevitable for all of us, we highlight eight reasons why you should make a Will sooner rather than later. 1. If you die intestate i.e. without a Will, your … Continued