Careless talk: what counts as a legally binding agreement?
Legally binding agreements can take many forms, some of which may surprise you: emails, messages and even conversations can all…
No fault divorce – How do I divorce from 6 April 2022?
Why is the law changing? Under current law, married couples need to evidence the irretrievable breakdown of the marriage by…
Celebrating International Women’s Day – the first female solicitors in the UK
With over 100,000 female solicitors currently practicing in the UK, it is hard to imagine a time when women were…
Can I Divorce without a Solicitor?
There is no legal requirement to instruct a Solicitor to act on your behalf in respect of Divorce proceedings. However,…
Secondary Victim claims to be considered by the Supreme Court
The distinction between a Primary and Secondary Victim What is a primary victim? A primary victim is someone who has…
Are ambulance response delays putting patients’ lives at risk?
The new ambulance standards In 2017, following the largest clinical ambulance trials in the world, NHS England implemented new ambulance…
What Is Contentious Probate? Contentious Probate Guide.
What is contentious probate? Contentious probate is an umbrella term that generally covers any dispute involving the estate of someone…
Time To Get Moving: Time Limits on Professional Negligence Claims
In my last blog I provided an overview on claims for negligence against professionals, I mentioned that time limits may…
Your first contact with Mayo Wynne Baxter LLP – What to Expect
Family life is everything to all of us and when a part of that breaks down, whether it be a…
Tax Tips for Estate Administration –1.
Income tax to date of death Administering an estate of someone who has died has a number of different aspects…
Separated Parents at Christmas
It’s the most wonderful time of the year… unless you are a parent of a child where co-parenting proves difficult.…
What is ‘Fundamental Dishonesty’?
In all civil proceedings, the Court strictly requires the claimant to be truthful in the information they provide and to…