Legal Basics

If you are looking for some basic guidance on a specific legal topic, then just click on the relevant heading to take you to that section. 

Here is what you will find under each heading at the current time

Actions against the Police

If you have been wrongly arrested, held in custody or maltreated by the police, then you may have a civil claim for damages. We explain the options and have expert solicitors who can help.

Changing Your Name

There may be any number of reasons why you want to change your name - separation; don't like your old name; wanting to adopt joint names on marriage; or perhaps you have become famous under another name and decide to stick with it (like Elton John). Whatever the reason it is not that difficult to do for yourself.

Consumer

We are all consumers, and as consumers we all have rights. Its important that we know our rights dn how to enforce them. We also have a link to a DIY CD-Rom with draft letters, information and draft court proceedings.

Employment

• Equal Pay Questionnaire
• Employment Tribunal offices in England & Wales 
• Redundancy
• Maternity Rights
• Paternity Rights
• Parental Leave
• Is there really such a thing as No Win No Fee?
• The Working Time Directive  
• Have you been unfairly dismissed?

Equine

That is the law as it relates to the ownership, purchase, sale, and keeping of horses. The actual law involved is no more complex than in other areas of law, but knowing the equestrian world, the way it works and the people in it is an important factor in settling horse-related disputes quickly and efficiently.

Family

• Maintenance & The Child Support Agency
• Unmarried Couples
• The Basis for Divorce
• The Divorce Procedure
• Maternity Rights

Living Together

More and more people are choosing to live together, but the law doesn't recognise this relationship as anything special. What should you do, just in case it doesn't work out how you hoped?

Mediation

Just what is mediation and how does it work? 

Personal Injury

No need to go through a claims manager when you can go direct to our specialist personal injury and medical negligence solicitors. 

Property

• Unmarried Couples - Property Rights
• Buying your house - Just what do solicitors do?
• Co-ownership - Joint tenants or tenants-in-common?

Road Law

• Road Reckoner - Online advice on the potential outcome of your court case
• Speed Cameras - the new rules
• Drink Driving - The Facts
• Just when should you receive a Notice of Intended Prosecution?
• The Rehabilitation of Offenders Act - when is a conviction spent?
• Table of common Road Traffic Offences and likely penalties
• Details on various Road Traffic Offences
• Motor Accidents - what to do

Small Business

We have some useful information for those who are just starting out in business, but will add more over the coming weeks.

Tax

No-one likes to pay it and there are ways to avoid it (which is legal) whereas evasion isn't. Find out more about Income Tax, Inheritance Tax and Capital Gains Tax

Wills & Probate

• Getting a Copy of a Will
• Probate Office contact details
• Do I really need a Will?
• Dying without a Will (intestate). Who gets what?
• What is Inheritance Tax?
• What is a Trust?
• What is an Enduring Power of Attorney?
• Living Wills
• Acting as an Executor or Administrator

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