Do I need a solicitor for a police interview?
YES Attending a police interview or being arrested can be extremely daunting. You may be in an unfamiliar environment and don’t know the law or what…
Do I need a solicitor for a police interview?
YES Attending a police interview or being arrested can be extremely daunting. You may be in an unfamiliar environment and don’t know the law or what…
The Right to Die when life has lost its sparkle – Court of Protection
The right to die has been considered by the Court of Protection in an unusual and startling case this week. A 50 year old woman who fears that the…
Remember, remember the 25th of November
An estimated 1.4 million women and 700,000 men in the UK have suffered domestic abuse in the last year. That’s about 3.5% of the population. Makes you think…
Are Local Authorities Misusing Section 20 of the Children Act?
There are few situations more stressful and upsetting than the local authority taking steps to remove your child or children from your care. To do this, the local authority…
Wills – Only Fools (and Horses) don’t make a will
Only Fools and Horses star Roger Lloyd-Pack died recently, leaving an estate worth £1.4 million. He did not make a will while he was alive, so instead of being…
Joint Enterprise – guilty by association?
This week, the Supreme Court, is considering the controversial issue of joint enterprise. Ameen…
Has your landlord spent your deposit?
In my experience as a housing solicitor, it surprises me how many people (both landlords and tenants) do not know about the strict rules about the protection of tenancy…
Leases – When is your home not your Castle?
A recent article in one of the national papers has highlighted problems faced by homeowners with shrinking leases. The article looked at Cramlington but many other towns have similar…
Marriage and Divorce: Top Tips from Our Award-Winning Team
We all know life can be complex especially when it comes to relationships. Here, the team at David Gray Solicitors, winners of Family Team of the Year at the…
Changes for Landlords & Tenants – Don’t Get Caught Out By New Rules!
New legislation is due to come into force from the 1st of October 2015 which could have wide-reaching repercussions for…
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