Backhouse Solicitors’ blog
When filing for divorce, emotions often run high, especially if children are involved. Add to this the stresses of court proceedings and reaching agreements in terms of finance and property and it soon becomes a daunting task. If you’ve made the decision to initiate divorce proceedings, [...]
Applying for divorce is most often a difficult and emotional time for everyone involved in the relationship. The practicalities and arrangements that need to be made through divorce proceedings can make it all the more daunting - factors such as finances, possessions and family only add [...]
Many of us wrongly believe that when we die our assets automatically go to our partner. The fact is, if one cohabiting partner dies and hasn’t left a detailed Will, the surviving partner won’t necessarily inherit the estate, including any part of a shared home. With [...]
Independent Legal Advice (“ILA”) is where a lender requires you to obtain specific advice in relation to their transaction documents from an independent legal adviser. When is Independent Legal Advice needed? There are many different types of transactions where you will be required to obtain independent [...]
Is it reasonable to dismiss an employee who is caught stealing, even if they claim it is due to a disability? In the recent case of Wood v Durham County Council, Mr Wood was caught shoplifting from Boots the Chemist and as a result was dismissed [...]
One of the common characteristics of a self-employed person is that they have a right to substitute someone else to work for an employer on their behalf. Indeed this is one of the key characteristics that both Employment Tribunals and HMRC use when making decisions on [...]
After all the activity surrounding GDPR in the first half of 2018 things have largely calmed down in the press and with most businesses we talk to. Some employers have ignored it and hoped it will go away (it won’t!) but most have at least put [...]
Surveys show that less than 50% of the UK adult population have made a Will Will Survey. If you are in that wise minority then congratulations – you have already taken important steps to reduce the strain on your family at a difficult time and to [...]
Mental ill health is experienced by 1 in 4 of us at some point in our lives according to the Government’s Department of Health. If you are affected it is important to understand your rights and the legal obligations of your employer where your mental health [...]
An Energy Performance Certificate or EPC provides information about a property’s typical energy use and costs. It also includes recommendations on how to make the property more energy efficient, to reduce energy usage and save money. It gives a rating a scale from A (most efficient) [...]
