Defamation is the act of damaging the reputation of an individual, group of individuals or company; if you are taken to court over defamatory comments it is up to you to prove that these comments are true. If the comments are found to be false you have broken the law and so has anyone else […]
Each and every day many of us are involved in potentially life changing accidents that were caused through no fault of our own. If this has happened to you, you may be in a position to make a complaint regarding the incident; you can also claim for compensation if this incident has affected you. However,
Planning permission is the process that you go through when requesting a permit to make a change to your home that may affect those around you. This particular process is relatively easy and applying for a permit is a simple; although negotiating with your local authority can be an arduous task that may take months
It’s an exciting moment when you’re offered a position within a company and they’d like to make it official by having you sign a contract of employment, but many people will forget that a contract is designed not only to benefit you but also to benefit the company. The fact that the contract binds you
There are many reasons as to why an employee may need to apply for flexible working time, but what exactly is flexible working time, why would you need it and how can you apply? There are a large number of employees that do not realise that they are entitled to apply for benefits such as
In a previous post we explained to you the basics of family law and what the term family law includes; in this article we aim to give you an understanding of what you can do in relation to issues that fall under the term ‘family law’. If you learn how to resolve an issue in
Recent studies have shown that a possible one third of Britons do not understand their consumer rights and are losing out on time and money as a result of it. That means there’s an estimated 21 million people living in Britain that are spending too much money and too much time on products that they
There are many different types of law within the UK, one of these is family law. Family law is very different to other types of law, such as the laws regarding charities and businesses. Family law can include subjects such as divorce, separation, child custody and guardianship. Understanding how family law can be applied to
Legal procedures aren’t the simplest procedures to endure and can often be confusing due to the amount rules and regulations that are included within the process; this is one of the reasons as to why making the correct choice between a barrister and a solicitor is essential. However, before you can choose between a barrister
Court procedures and legal battles aren’t the simplest of procedures, and the last thing that you want to have to worry about are the fees that hiring help and advisers can carry. There are ways of getting around these fees though, for instance do you really need a solicitor, or would you be better off
