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The Right to Roam

The Countryside & Rights of Way Act 2000 (CROW) was enacted so that the members of the general public have the Right to Roam.

The need for a no-fault divorce has recently hit the headlines. With the failed attempt by Mrs Tina Owens to divorce her husband, and more recently the Ministry of Justice having started a public consultation on options for changing the divorce process.

First Time Buyers and the Conveyancing Process

Conveyancing, LawSpot

Buying your first home is such an exciting time but can also be very daunting as you enter the unknown of the conveyancing process!

Inheritance Tax – Deed of Variation

LawSpot, Wills & Probate

My Mother has excluded my Sister from her Will leaving everything to me. I don’t think it’s fair, is there anything I can do about this and if so, are there any inheritance tax consequences for me?

Hot and Bothered Dealing with Holiday and Sickness Absence?

Employment, LawSpot

Dealing with holiday and sickness absence can prove a challenge, whether your business is large or small. Having clear terms and guidance to actively and consistently oversee the management processes can greatly assist in this undertaking.

Mrs Owens – The Wife Who Is Not Allowed A Divorce

Family, LawSpot

A recent Judgment in the UK Supreme Court has refused to allow Mrs Tini Owens the right to divorce her husband. Whilst the case concerning Mrs Owens is very rare, it does highlight one of several current legal problems when getting divorced in England and Wales.