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Head of Childcare Team, Helen Russell confirms Law Society Children Law re-Accreditation.
We are please to announce the confirmation of re-accreditation for the Head of our Childcare…
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Community Infrastructure Levy – What Is It And Are There Any Exemptions?
Commercial Property Partner Nina WIlson explains the Community Infrastructure Levy and its exemptions.
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General Permitted Development consultation
The Department for Levelling Up, Housing and Communities recently published a consultation on changes to the Town and Country Planning (General Permitted Development) (England) Order (SI 2015/596) (GPDO 2015).
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How much is a spouse entitled to in a divorce?
If your wife is seeking a divorce, or your husband has served you with divorce papers, then it’s likely that you’ll be keen to find out how much by way of a financial settlement “ you can expect to walk away with”.
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What Happens If My Ex Won’t Go To Mediation
Family mediation can provide a quick, low-cost, non-confrontational way for separating couples to resolve disputes over issues including child custody, finance, and profits. By law separating couples must consider mediation as an option. Despite this, individuals sometimes find themselves in a position where their ex is refusing to go to mediation.
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How to Become a Personal Welfare Deputy
A personal welfare deputy makes important decisions on behalf of someone who lacks the mental capacity to make these decisions by themselves.
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Avoiding Periodic Tenancies
Commercial Litigation Paralegal Jamie Boswell explains how to avoid periodic tenancies.
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Who Can Determine Mental Capacity, And How Do They Do It?
The Court of Protection can appoint deputies if it decides that someone no longer has the mental capacity to make decisions for themselves. To do this, however, the court needs a mental capacity assessment of the individual concerned.
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Is It Illegal to Smack Your Child in the UK?
The UK law on smacking your child has long been controversial. While children should never be subject to physical abuse, the legalities of smacking are often deemed to be very subjective when cases are taken to court.
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How Much Child Maintenance Should I Pay?
UK child support laws exist to protect children, and there are detailed considerations that ensure parents pay their fair share of child maintenance. Child maintenance is paid regardless of whether you live with your children or not, and it’s a parental obligation that you continue paying until your child leaves school or university.
