Backhouse Solicitors’ blog
Welcome to the final part of our ‘How to Find your Legal Expert’ series. In this edition we are going to look at what you should consider when searching for a Property Lawyer. As well as conveyancing, there are a range of other services Property [...]
Purchasing a property can be an extremely exciting time, particularly if you’re new to the property ladder. Perhaps you are moving in with a partner or friend, or you are purchasing a property with a relative. Regardless of the circumstances, you should consider having a [...]
It is not uncommon for landlords to have to deal with tenant disputes from time to time. Whether it is due to unpaid rent or a disagreement surrounding repairs and damages, as a landlord you should be aware of what you can and cannot do [...]
Anyone faced with redundancy can experience feelings of uncertainty and stress, and not knowing what comes next can make it harder to understand the process. It’s important that you are aware of what your employer can and cannot do because if they don’t follow the [...]
On 10th October 2024, the new Labour government published their much-anticipated Employment Rights Bill. Press releases before the event hyped the Bill up as the most significant reform to employment rights in a generation, but does the reality live up to the hype, and should employers [...]
We all know the importance of making and updating a Will, but few people realise that having a Lasting Power of Attorney in place is just as essential. In this ninth edition of the How to Find your Legal Expert series, we have put together [...]
When a child(ren) is unable to live with their birth parents, extended family members or close friends may look after them, and there are certain circumstances that require or may be best resolved by a Special Guardianship Order (SGO) to provide the child(ren) with a [...]
It is easy to assume that in the absence of a Will, any assets/inheritance will go to your partner, but this is not necessarily the case. If you haven’t made a Will nominating executors and outlining the beneficiaries you wish to inherit your estate, the [...]
In this edition of our How to Find your Legal Expert series, we will look at the best practices and top tips to consider when searching for the right lawyer to resolve your legal dispute. Litigation and Dispute Resolution are formal processes in which legal [...]
More and more unmarried couples are setting up home together and if the relationship breaks down, are finding themselves facing a stressful dispute as to what will happen to the property. Perhaps one party put down a larger deposit when the house was purchased or [...]
