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…
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…
Ilott v Mitson: Can judges ignore your will?
The case of Heather Ilott has been in the news following a decision by the Court of Appeal. The case has been…
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…
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