Since its introduction the Housing Act 1988 has enabled private landlords to use ‘no fault evictions’ to repossess their properties, even when the tenants have not given them any cause for an eviction. The government is now committed to a Bill that will end no fault evictions but what will the changes to ‘no fault eviction’ […]
Today more and more parents are helping their children get onto the property ladder, pay for a wedding, or just make them a little more comfortable. However, what happens to a family loan in a divorce or separation? What is a family loan? A family loan is a sum of money lent by one family […]
Following the Court of Appeal’s recent decision to uphold Knowles J’s ruling in A v B and another [2023] EWCA Civ 360, our Head of Chambers – Richard Barton – sat down with our Head of Family – Maria Hancock – to discuss the key facts and the impact the outcome could have on both Family and […]
You must have been married for at least one year before you can get divorced. If your marriage breaks down before you have been married for a year, you have the option to separate until the end of the first calendar year. However, you would need to come to an arrangement over how you will […]
The short answer is yes, landlords can evict tenants who break their tenancy agreement. However, it is vital they follow the correct legal procedures. There are, understandably, a number of measures in place to protect tenants against landlords or their agents harassing them or evicting them illegally. What are the grounds a landlord can use […]
Although all divorce cases are completely different depending on the people and circumstances involved, the most common mistakes while negotiating a divorce settlement include: 1. Not seeking legal advice This must be number one on the list. Divorce can be a complicated process. Therefore, it is essential you take advice from a qualified and experienced […]