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Preparing for a child custody hearing can feel like entering the unknown. Following on from our recent posts on Divorce and Joint Custody we have decided to shed a light on Family Court. For many, court is perceived as a stress-inducing environment with bad memories and negative connotations. Detailed below are explanations to some key… Continue reading Preparing for a Child Custody Hearing

At Broadbents Solicitors, we understand that for many people shared lease ownership is the best way to get onto the property ladder. Shared leases can be used for both houses and flats, and there is little difference between the way these two documents are drafted for either style of home in the UK. If you… Continue reading What is a Shared Lease Ownership?

Going through a divorce can be extremely stressful. There are multiple things to consider before you move forward with divorce proceedings, and careful consideration is of paramount importance to ensure that you make decisions that reflect your exact wishes for the divorce and any settlements. We have put together a helpful list of considerations and… Continue reading Things to Consider When Getting a Divorce

The death of loved one is a difficult time and matters can often be made worse if there is a dispute over the contents of the will that was left. There are multiple grounds by which a will can be contested on, but in order for your case to fall in your favour, it is… Continue reading The Process of Contesting a Will

Buying or selling your home is possibly one of the biggest financial transactions you may make over your lifetime, so it is not surprising that the entire process can often seem very daunting. Understanding how the conveyancing process works will help you feel in control, and ensure all legalities have been covered within any specified… Continue reading The Conveyancing Process

Making plans for after you pass away isn’t always a comfortable topic to discuss. However, ensuring you appoint a will executor that understands your wishes for after you pass away is of paramount importance. By clearly stating your wishes, you minimise the risk of confusion and potential fallouts that may occur should the contents of… Continue reading Choosing Your Will Executor

Joint custody in the UK (or joint residence as it has been officially known since The Children Act in 1989), refers to the legal decision regarding where a child lives in regards to their parents’ home. Contrary to popular assumption, this does not require a 50/50 equal split, but instead is an agreement that the… Continue reading What Does Joint Custody Mean in the UK?

Family solicitors are those with the qualifications to provide advice on the correct course of actions in legal matters pertaining to family law, whether that be in relation to matrimonial law, child custody, domestic abuse, or family financial matters. On occasion, they will provide family mediation. They may also represent you in a court of… Continue reading What Do Family Solicitors Do?

Broadbents Solicitors have been advising and representing clients in drink driving offence cases since before the breathalyser was even introduced. Therefore, we are experts in the complex technicalities surrounding drink driving penalties, convictions, and pleas. If you’ve been charged with a drink driving offence, we understand that it is an extremely difficult and worrisome time.… Continue reading What Drink Driving Penalties Might I Face?

Understanding and complying with the latest minimum wage requirements is important to ensure you avoid facing penalties. Whether your employees are on zero hour contracts, casual workers or agency workers, most people who hold a job are entitled to be paid the minimum wage at the very least. The importance of paying the National Minimum… Continue reading Are You Compliant with the Minimum Wage