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I have been dealing with wills and estates now for over 20 years. During that time a huge variety of cases have crossed my desk. Some of the more…

The BBC news this week reported that ‘unprecedented levels of detention under the Mental Health Act in Kent have led police and crime commissioner (PCC) Matthew Scott to…

Over 100 working women met at the Baltic Mill on Tuesday evening to celebrate the business success and talents of females in and around Newcastle.

Only 2% of the children in care in England are there due to socially unacceptable behaviour. But children in care are 6 times more likely to receive a caution…

In theory, describing the property which falls within a lease or transfer document should be an easy task. After all, the first thing a tenant or buyer is likely…

New laws came into force in May which criminalize the production, distribution, supply and sale of previously legal highs, or “designer drugs”. New legislation in the form of the Psychoactive…

It is that time of year once again, when thoughts turn to holidays and making the most of any sunshine we may get. For those of us lucky enough…

KISS – the phrase “Keep It Simple Stupid”, whilst rather forthright, can be a reminder not to overthink some things when getting divorced: for example, painstakingly trying to value…

School non-attendance – A High court ruling on school term time holiday has thrown confusion on the law enforcing school attendance. The ruling has opened the way for parents to…

The school holidays are nearly upon us and that means many parents will be making plans to travel abroad with their children. Holidays are a great way of spending…