Changes to the family justice system have now been introduced, which fundamentally change the way that the courts in England and Wales will resolve disputes between families. As from 22nd April 2014, Combined Family Courts have been introduced in England and Wales. These courts replace the previous three-tier system and are intended to simplify the…
We trust our doctors and dentists to keep us safe and well – however, mistakes happen, which can sometimes lead to painful consequences. Trusting someone with your health or dental care, only to suffer personal injury through misdiagnosis or inadequate work, can cause both physical and emotional distress. You may also have to take time…
It’s the time of year when people across the country begin looking forward to summer and booking trips abroad. However, for some, the enjoyment is cut short due to personal injury. Accidents can happen anywhere – you wouldn’t accept it at home and you don’t have to accept it abroad. If you have suffered personal…
With the increased confidence in the economy and Government actions such as the new National Insurance Employment Allowance, designed to encourage business owners to take on more staff, many businesses will be considering new recruits this year. The means many will be reviewing their contracts of employment. Regulations and legislation surrounding business is constantly changing…
Undoubtedly the property market is improving – it is arguably at it’s highest peak in many years. However, one of the most prominent contributing factors to this success is the Help to Buy Scheme. The scheme targets young buyers who are trying to get their foot on the property ladder, and usually only applies to…
As the law surrounding employment and dismissal continues to expand, specialist knowledge on these matters is becoming essential for all employers in order to avoid problems further down the road. One of the most misunderstood matters is unfair dismissal, and as employment solicitors who advise on all employment matters, we have helped numerous companies who…
In a recent case, our client, a pedestrian, was crushed between two moving vehicles. This caused serious damage to both knees – an incredibly painful and debilitating injury. We successfully recovered £75,000 for our client. We often take both public and personal transport so much for granted that we forget the severe accidents that can…
Partner, John Porter is a director of First Choice Homes and their Respect Our Community Awards, a not for profit housing association managing around 12,000 homes in Oldham. If you are a business based in Oldham we encourage you to help support the ROCA. If you are looking for help, we consider all community projects,…
Wrigley Claydon’s Todmorden Office are supporting Age UK Todmorden for the whole of March in their “Make a Will Month” campaign. Together with Jayne Brearley and Co our solicitors are donating their time and expertise to encourage people to ask about making a will and to help them create one. An Age UK spokesperson said: “For your…
Recently discussions regarding handing over authority to another person to act on your behalf should you become mentally or physically incapable have been rife. Lasting Powers of Attorney (LPA) have been all over the newspaper headlines because some family members have been abusing their power, whilst others have become frustrated by banks refusing to acknowledge…