27 July 2021
Collecting a Will when someone dies
Who can an original Will be released to? We can only release an original Will to the executor(s). Executor(s) should email or telephone our private client team to arrange to collect a Will. The document will then be requested from storage (this can take up to a week). Executor(s) must collect the Will in person […]
by Alison Lobb
20 May 2021
Divorce and Separation – who gets the family pet
It is an extremely difficult and emotional time when separation There is so much to consider, such as property matters, finances, assets and most importantly children if there are any. Another thing clients often ask me about is pets. Who cares for them? Who pays for their needs? In most cases, a couple will see […]
29 September 2020
Do I have legal rights to see my grandchildren?
There are a couple of reasons why a grandparent may not be able to see their grandchildren. These may be, but are not limited to: Grandparents often feel left behind, desperate and unsure of what they can do to be part of their grandchildren’s lives when something happens that strains the relationship. This is because […]
21 August 2020
CASE STUDY: Employee felt forced to leave her job due to disability
What happened: Jenny had been employed by a large charity since January 2018 as a Building Surveyor. In around April 2019 she was diagnosed with fibromyalgia, the symptoms of which had been under investigation since early 2018. Fibromyalgia often takes a long time to diagnose; it is a long-term condition that causes widespread pain and […]
14 April 2020
What you need to know about a Section 47 Investigation
What can I expect from a Section 47 Investigation? The purpose of section 47 investigations is to decide whether and what type of action is required to safeguard and promote the welfare of a child who is suspected of, or likely to be, suffering significant harm. Referrals may arise from the Police or School which […]
26 February 2020
CASE STUDY: Settlement for employee who was dismissed for being diabetic
What happened: Dan worked as a night-shift general operative on an agency basis for a construction company. He had expected that this role would have lasted for 12 months, however following only his third shift, he was dismissed because of his diabetes. Dan has suffered from type one diabetes for many years and he had […]
11 February 2020
VIDEO: What is a Section 20 Agreement?
If you have been presented with a Section 20 agreement and are worried about what it means and what to do next, our family law team can help. Watch this video to find out what Section 20 means, the options available, how you can withdraw Section 20 consent at any time and why you need […]
13 December 2019
NEWS: The Domestic Abuse Conference returns to Liverpool in March 2020
The Domestic Abuse Conference 2020 The conference will take place at The Crowne Plaza Hotel, 2 St Nicholas Place, Liverpool L3 1QW, on Thursday 5th March from 9.00am – 5.00pm. This full day multi-agency conference will educate, inform and inspire delegates as well as provide insight into a cross section of professional practices relating to […]
18 November 2019
The rise in stalking technology
Domestic abuse against intimate partners is sadly widespread: It affects nearly one in four women and one in six men at some point in their lives. There are one in seven children whom have been made witness to domestic abuse before their 18th birthday. In addition to physical and emotional violence, software, known as ‘spyware’ […]
