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Coping with Divorce During Christmas: Creating a New Normal

This guide provides advice on prioritising your well-being and managing co-parenting arrangements to ensure a calm and happy festive season for everyone.   Navigating divorce at Christmas The holiday season following a divorce or separation can be a uniquely challenging time, whether or not children are involved. It might be your first Christmas spent solo,…

Understanding County Court Small Litigation Claims

Resolving a civil dispute can appear daunting, especially if a court hearing may be on the horizon. However, our leading experts in litigation and dispute resolution are here to break down the barriers to civil justice.       The Civil Courts of First Instance   Within the English legal system, the function of the County Court…

Checklist for Serving a Section 21 Notice – What You Need to Know

When considering serving notice to a tenant under section 21 of the Housing Act 1988, the following time frames need to be considered:   A section 21 notice cannot be served within the first four months from the day on which the tenancy began. At least 2 months written notice that the landlord requires possession…

What is a Contract?

What is a Contract? When is a Contract Legally Binding?   Void/Voidable   Oral/Verbal Contracts The Terms of a Contract Express and Implied Terms Classification of Terms Condition, Warranty or Intermediate Term?   What is a Contract? Essentially, a contract is an agreement between two or more parties intended to legally bind them to an…