Backhouse Solicitors’ blog
The Divorce, Dissolution and Separation Act 2020, which will allow married couples to divorce without assigning blame (“no fault” divorce), will come into force on 6th April 2022. Here we look at the impact on divorcing couples and how the process and timings will change. [...]
It is a common misconception that when we die our assets automatically go to our partner, but this is not always the case. If one cohabiting partner of an unmarried couple dies and hasn’t left a detailed Will, the surviving partner won’t inherit any of their [...]
What are Title Deeds? Title Deeds are physical legal documents that prove the chain of ownership to a piece of land or property. They are becoming less common as since the late 1980’s it has been compulsory to register any sale or purchase of land or [...]
Updated for 2021 is our 3-part Employers' Guide to Christmas. This is the time of year that can have a massive impact on businesses; either with an increased demand for products and services, or a winding down as focus shifts in your industry. With the added [...]
Updated for 2021 is our 3-part Employers' Guide to Christmas. For most, the festive season is a time for fun and jokes; but to keep the celebrations hassle free, it's important for employers to communicate expectations among staff to prevent any potential employment law issues or [...]
In this article we look at whether it is possible for separated parents to see their children over Christmas and how best to go about making the arrangements. Can children with separated parents see both parents at Christmas? With only two weeks to go until the [...]
Updated for 2021 is our 3-part Employers' Guide to Christmas. Whilst the recent announcement by Prime Minister Boris Johnson recommended employees work from home where possible, he said Christmas parties should still go ahead, stating: “On Christmas parties, we don’t want people to cancel such events. [...]
Although little known, the 6 month mortgage rule can have a significant impact on selling and mortgaging a property. Our Head of Conveyancing explains why.
With so much information freely available on the internet it’s tempting to think that you might save time and money taking a DIY approach to family law matters. In reality there are many pitfalls for the inexperienced, and with your future family life at stake [...]
When someone dies, their belongings normally pass to family and other beneficiaries by following the wishes in their Will, or if there is no Will by following the rules in inheritance law. But what if a relation or someone you know dies and you don’t [...]
