‘Clare’s Law’ introduced to tackle domestic violence
The Home Office has introduced a scheme allowing police to disclose to individuals details of their partners’ abusive pasts, known as the Domestic Violence Disclosure Scheme.
Help to Buy or Help the Builder?
“Help to Buy” has been in the news increasingly recently. Official house price figures show a national increase of 6.8% on the year. Traditionally such statistics attract…
Domestic Violence Protection Orders and Notices
From Saturday, 8 March 2014, police have been afforded additional powers to prevent people arrested for domestic violence offences & released without charge contacting the original complainant…
5 things you didn’t know about section 2 of the Mental Health Act.
1 in 4 people will suffer with mental illness in their lifetime. With such a high probability it is hardly surprising that for a few people this…
What Happens If Social Services Are Concerned About Your Child?
If Social Services are involved with your family, you are not alone. According to recent news, there has been an increase in the number of Child Protection…
The BBC recently aired a particularly upfront documentary dealing with the UK’s high divorce rates, and the fact that around 4 million children (a third of the…
A Quick Guide to the Landlord and Tenant Act 1954
Are you thinking of taking on a commercial lease or are you approaching the end of your current term? If so you should be aware of the…
Writing a Will is easier than you think
“I’m not afraid of death – I just don’t to be there when it happens.” It has to be one of Woody Allen’s best one-liners. One third…
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