by Sarah Bott | Apr 6, 2022 | Divorce, Family Law, Free Advice, Legal Clinics
Divorce laws have been overhauled for the first time in 50 years, putting an end to the “blame game” for couples wishing to split amicably. Today (6th April 2022) marks the change to No-Fault Divorce. What is no-fault divorce? Known officially as the...
by Sarah Bott | Mar 24, 2022 | Conveyancing, Legal Clinics, Property, Property Conveyancing
When should I instruct a solicitor? If you instruct a solicitor as soon as you decide to buy or sell, you will be able to pass on their details to an estate agent as soon as an offer is accepted. If you are selling, your solicitor will also be able to start putting...
by Michael Green | Feb 16, 2022 | Construction, Employment Law, Free Advice, Legal, Legal Clinics
Contractors are being warned to clarify the status of ‘self-employed’ following a landmark Supreme Court ruling that saw Gary Smith a Pimlico Plumbers worker, win a claim for £74,000 in holiday back pay. The heating engineer who claimed he was owed holiday pay by...
by Sarah Bott | Feb 3, 2022 | Family Law, Free Advice, Legal, Legal Clinics, Property
Moving in with your partner or buying a house together, when you are not yet married needs a little extra thought before proceeding. From a legal point of view, there are a few things to consider: First up is the Cohabitation Agreement – a legal document between...
by Sarah Bott | Jan 6, 2022 | Divorce, Legal, Legal Clinics
A long-awaited ‘no fault’ divorce law comes into effect on 6 April 2022, meaning married couples wanting a divorce will no longer have to blame anyone for the relationship breakdown. Under current legislation married couples and couples in civil...
by PGM Solicitors | Jan 15, 2019 | Employment Law, Legal, Legal Clinics
Increase in the National Minimum Wage Having been announced as part of the 2018 Budget, both the National Living Wage (NLW) and National Minimum Wage (NMW) rates will increase on 1st April 2019. The minimum hourly rates will increase as follows (grouped by age...