Law Blog Archives | Sills & Betteridge Solicitors

Foreign Holidays and Your Child – You Must Obtain Consent

Upon separation the Courts do not tend to become involved in arrangements for children if the parents are able to agree holiday arrangements between themselves. No Court Order is necessary if there is an agreement between the parents and there is no existing Court Order in place preventing this.

Legal Steps to Take on Separation

There may be a number of legal and financial processes that you need to go through to separate. This will vary depending on whether you are married or unmarried and the nature of your assets.

Cohabitation Agreements

A cohabitation agreement is often entered into by couples who have no current intention to marry but wish to live together. The preparation of a cohabitation agreement is a sensible and prudent course of action for people entering into a relationship. It can save much litigation and stress if the relationship breaks down.

Absence makes the heart grow fonder | Is that true in the workplace?

Absenteeism can have a significant impact on businesses. Operational disruption typically leads to an overall drop in performance, finance, employee morale and end user satisfaction - and levels are rising. So why is this?

Financial Checks When Buying a Property

When buying a property, your solicitor must carry out some important checks to verify your identity and check your source of funds. Sadly fraud has become an increasing problem in recent years, with professional criminals targeting conveyancers and home buyers in what are often very sophisticated scams. It can be easy to lower your guard in the excitement of buying your new home.

What Does Possession of an Indecent Image Mean?

Katie Scott
28 Nov 2024
Law Blog
Crime

The development of technology and easy access to the internet means access to illegal material is much more prevalent. As a consequence, more people are finding themselves facing allegations of possessing illegal material, including indecent images of children. The police seek to prosecute those responsible for such offences. However, not all result in a criminal conviction.

Christmas & New Year Office Closure

Foreign Holidays and Your Child – You Must Obtain Consent

​Legal Steps to Take on Separation

Cohabitation Agreements

Absence makes the heart grow fonder | Is that true in the workplace?

Financial Checks When Buying a Property

What Does Possession of an Indecent Image Mean?

Legal Steps to Take on Separation