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The time it takes to resolve child custody matters depends entirely on your circumstances. Applications to the Family Court follow a standard procedure; however this can be adapted to suit...
The law in relation to self-defence is not always readily understood. It can be misinterpreted and misapplied and when this happens it can create grave injustice. Under the common law,...
Parental Responsibility is a legal term which means you have the right to make decisions on behalf of your children including; where they live, where they go to school and...
It is becoming frequently more common for certain perceived minor offences to be dealt with under new procedure called the ‘Single Justice Procedure.’ The system permits individuals facing prosecution and...
Why disclosure of evidence in the news? There has never been a time when the disclosure of evidence in criminal trials has so much adverse media attention. The arrest, prosecution...
We frequently represent clients facing prosecution for driving with excess alcohol, more usually known as drink-driving, and are often asked: ‘How are drink driving fines calculated?’ Upon conviction for an...
We are seeing more and more couples having children outside of marriage as the cost of living rises and they are forced to choose between a house and a wedding....
The number of applications received by the Home Office from UK employers for Tier 2 visas to enable them to employ skilled non-EU workers continues to exceed the restricted numbers...
Why would I need to represent myself? In the Magistrates Court, obtaining legal aid in order to be represented by a lawyer is dependent upon your financial means as well...
During a separation, where children live is often the most contentious issue. It might take long, stressful negotiations or even court for you to decide. Then several weeks, months or...
If your child has been arrested and/or charged to go to court, or if they have been released under investigation by the police, you should consult solicitors who possess the...
Unmarried couples do not have the same legal rights as married couple, even if they live together or own property together. There is no legal definition or living together, and...
Extradition takes place when someone who is accused or has been convicted of a criminal offence is returned from one country to another to be tried, to receive a sentence...
Under current UK legislation, grandparents do not have any rights regarding their grandchildren. This means grandparents can be denied access to their grandchildren following a divorce. MPs have called upon...
Are you being investigated for, or have you been charged with, common assault? The two types of Common Assault Common assault is the lowest form of assault there is in...
We advise and assist motorists on a daily basis in relation to a variety of matters concerning motoring law. These issues can include: Assisting a client for interview by the...
The government announced that EU citizens living in the UK for at least 5 years will be eligible for a new ‘settled status’ after Brexit. Over 3 million people are...
After child custody, financial assets are the second most contentious part of a divorce. Just like child custody, you and your ex-partner can choose exactly how to divide your money...
What is the law? Possession of a bladed article A bladed article is usually a knife of some description. It is an offence to be found in possession of a...
Children tend to be central to the separation process. Parents often find it hard to agree where their children will live, leading to long and drawn out proceedings. This can...
Representing yourself in the Magistrates Court? We can help Have you been refused legal aid? Are you facing the prospect of having to appear in court without a lawyer?...
What is a Sexual Harm Prevention Order (SHPO)? A Sexual Harm Prevention Order (SHPO) is an order imposed by a Magistrates or Crown Court on an individual who it is...
There has been much media speculation recently concerning a number of convictions which are currently being reviewed by the Crown Prosecution Service (CPS) following an announcement that several cases appear...
În multe dintre cazurile care ajung la Curtea Coroanei se efectuază un transfer al ajutorului public judiciar (eng: Legal Aid) de la o altă firmă de avocați la alta. Uneori,...
Jack Whomes, convicted of the so called ‘Essex Boys’ murders, had his minimum sentence reduced by the High Court following an application from Wells Burcombe. Jack Whomes was convicted of...
Until relatively recently, most allegations of sexual offences did not attract any real publicity or media interest. The exposure, prosecution and convictions of Jimmy Savile and other high profile individuals...
Anyone convicted, cautioned or released from a prison sentence for sexual offences against children or adults after September 1997 is required to ‘sign’ on the sexual offences register. The sex...
You can get divorced without going to court. However, you can’t get divorced without paying a fee to the court. Some online companies offer ‘cheap’ divorce packages, but they often...
Mulți cetățeni străini care se află sub incidența unei anchete penale în Anglia vor decide din diverse motive să părăsească țara în loc să aștepte rezultatul anchetei. Acest curs al...
There is no such thing as a ‘no fault’ divorce in England and Wales. As stated in our previous blog ‘What is the divorce process‘, if you have decided to...
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