Joint Enterprise – guilty by association?
This week, the Supreme Court, is considering the controversial issue of joint enterprise. Ameen…
Joint Enterprise – guilty by association?
This week, the Supreme Court, is considering the controversial issue of joint enterprise. Ameen…
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, highlight some less well known legal points about family…
Highly unusual divorce ruling – Wife gets the lot
When a couple divorces, either person can ask the Court to decide how the family assets should be shared. It is often said that in a divorce finance case, the starting…
Are family courts biased in favour of mothers when deciding arrangements for children?
Research has just been published which puts pay to some myths and perceptions about family law. The researchers looked at a sample of cases from 2011. We have seen…
Are you considering buying to let? Here’s what you need to know
Many Landlords don’t realise that they have responsibilities towards their tenants until they end up in hot water. If you’re a first time landlord, or are considering becoming a…
All too often we hear people saying, “I didn’t think Legal Aid was available anymore.” It’s a common assumption following the widely publicised cuts to Legal Aid in April…
Mental health problems – more common than you might think
Mental health problems – more common than you might think According to the mental health charity Mind, a quarter of us suffer with mental health problems each year. These problems…
But What If I Want to Call my Child Uncle Ben?
After spending hours searching through baby name books, deciding on your favourite celebrity or sportsperson and enduring countless battles over which name is best, you’ve finally decided…
Marriage breakdown: no time limit on making financial claims
Yesterday’s Supreme Court judgement in the case of Wyatt and Vince is a timely reminder to separating couples to act swiftly in dealing with their financial claims…
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