Under section 3(1) of the Children Act 1989, Parental Responsibility (‘PR’) is the legal term meaning the rights, powers and authority of an individual concerning a child, as well as the responsibilities and duties of the individual towards that child. Section 2(5)…
Most people dread the prospect of going to court to resolve disputes about children. Courts are intimidating places and both the process and the drain on your bank account seem endless. The Children Arbitration Scheme, regulated by the Institute of Family Law…
There’s a housing shortage. New homes need to be built. But what are your rights if a developer with planning permission to build 20 homes next door to you wants to build 30 instead? Should you make a legal challenge or use…
A winding up petition is a request to the court to close down a company [“wind it up”] because it can’t pay its debts. You [“a creditor”] must prove that you are owed at least £750 and the company can’t pay you….
This post is in respect of applications in private law proceedings and does not relate to recordings of professionals. The answer is maybe! As the majority of people in the UK now have access to a smart phone and purchasing a recording…
How can you most effectively oppose a planning application that you fear will harm the peace and quiet of your home? Countryside residents were concerned by an application for an application for planning permission to provide hard standing pitches for travellers. They…
If you are looking to instruct a Direct Access barrister, you will first need to contact a barristers’ clerk – usually a member of a larger team of clerks. This team takes responsibility for administration within chambers (the barristers’ place of work)…
The aim of this article is to enable you to get the best out of your direct access barrister. Getting the best means being happy with the service you have been given. Here is the step by step to getting there: 1….
If you end up in the Family Court following the breakdown of your relationship you may hear the term ‘Fact-Finding’ being used regarding where your children should live or how their time should be split. This will usually occur where there are…
An opportunity for a business can be a threat to neighbours. A guest house in a quiet, leafy residential suburb applied for a premises licence to sell alcohol. Many neighbours were very worried about the use of the garden, potential noise and…
